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Gingerbread Waffles with Hot Chocolate Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Michele O'Sullivan  PHOTO BY: Jann Rowe 

"Yummy and delicious. These extraordinary waffles are flavored with molasses and spices. Topped with homemade chocolate sauce, they are perfect for a special breakfast treat."
Gingerbread Waffles with Hot Chocolate Sauce Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 33 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup light molasses
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter

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DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small saucepan, heat molasses and 1/2 cup butter until almost boiling. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in baking soda, milk and egg.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the molasses mixture. Mix until smooth.
  3. Spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mix onto hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown. Serve hot with chocolate sauce.
  4. To make chocolate sauce: In a saucepan, combine water, 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla and 2 tablespoons butter; stir until smooth.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.97 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2004 by BSR2911 
I have made this on several occasions -- but serve it with Nutmeg Sauce. They are awesome! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.97 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2002 by STEPHANIE J. 
The kids loved this when we served it as one of the dishes at our Christmas Eve brunch. It had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.97 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2002 by -MARYJANE- 
A nice change from the ordinary, however the gingerbread texture tends to make these waffles... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.97 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by ByGrace 
I never would have put this combination together on my own, but, wow, it's fabulous! The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.97 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2005 by tina 
Was not what I expected or was hoping for. Very thick and heavy...nothing light and fluffy. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.97 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2003 by OCTOVUS 
Made this for Valentines Day as I had some spare time. The chocolate sauce is divine, and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.97 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2003 by TAZZY2003 
i loved it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.97 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2007 by opal~/~dragonfly 
I did not care for this--terribly dry and heavy with almost no taste to them. They fell apart... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.97 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by Asli Ocak 
i used the recipe a few days ago for my friend's birthday party.they all loved this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.97 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2005 by CHRISTYDAWNE 
Good. Not great, but good. They are quite sweet, but that's not really a complaint from my... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Gingerbread Waffles with Hot Chocolate Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 651

  • Total Fat: 21.9g
  • Cholesterol: 89mg
  • Sodium: 1138mg
  • Total Carbs: 110.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.7g
  • Protein: 7.7g

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