Eggnog Waffles for Christmas

Delicious Eggnog Waffles is the perfect breakfast for Christmas morning. Easy to make with creamy eggnog and nutmeg with a hit of vanilla. Crispy and golden, topped with fresh whipped cream and maple syrup, Christmas done right!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Tastes Like Christmas - a perfect dish to serve on Christmas morning or brunch, infused with flavors of Eggnog and warm spices
• Family Friendly - not only for kids, the big kids will love this too!
• So Many Toppings - personlize the flavors to keep everyone happy
• Simple to Prepare - with minimal preparation, looks great on a plate, and made with ingredients you already have in your pantry

Ingredients

• Flour - all purpose flour
• Baking Powder
• Raw Sugar (Turbinado Cane Sugar)
• Nutmeg
• Cinnamon
• Eggnog - store bought or Homemade Eggnog
• Eggs
• Melted Butter - regular salted butter that's cooled
• Vanilla Essence

Equipment

• Waffle Maker
• Whisk
• Mixing Bowl

How to Make Eggnog Waffles

1. Preheat - plug in Waffle Maker and set heat to desired temperature. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients - in a mixing bowl, combine Flour, Baking Powder, Raw Sugar, Nutmeg and Cinnamon.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients - add Eggnog, Eggs, Melted Butter and Vanilla Essence.
4. Make Batter - whisk until smooth, sugar is dissolved and isn't lumpy
5. Cook - ladle Eggnog Batter onto hot Waffle Maker. Close lid and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
6. Serve - place cooked Waffles on a wire rack to prevent sogginess. Serve immediately with Butter and Maple Syrup or with your favorite toppings.

Eggnog Waffle Variations

• Chocolate Chip Eggnog Waffles - add ½ cup of White Chocolate Chips into the batter before cooking
• Spiked Eggnog Waffles - add a tablespoon of Bourbon or Dark Rum into Maple Syrup and drizzle when serving
• Holiday Eggnog Waffles - mix in 2 tablespoons of Dried Cranberries and Orange Zest to your batter for a holiday twist
• Nutty Eggnog Waffles - finely chop ½ cup of Toasted Nuts to your batter (Pecans, Macadamia Nuts, Slivered Almonds or Walnuts)

Eggnog Topping Suggestions

• Butter and Maple Syrup
• Dulce de Leche - Caramel Sauce
• Butter and Powdered Sugar Dusting
• Whipped Cream and Fruit (sliced Bananas or Berries)
• Cranberry Sauce
• Toasted Coconut
• Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream

Recipe Tips and FAQs

• Quality Waffle Maker - the cheaper versions tend not to cook waffles evenly, especially recommend deeper Waffle Irons. That being said, use what you have and can afford
• Don't Over Mix - this can cause your waffles to be chewy and dense
• Keep Warm to Make Crispy - while cooking, keep cooked Waffles on a wire tray into a warm oven 200°F (95°C). This not only keeps them warm before serving but also makes them a bit crispy
• Two Waffle Makers - if feeding a crowd from Christmas Morning Brunch, double the recipe and cook with 2 Waffle Makers to speed up cooking time

Where Did Waffles Come From

The word 'waffles' first appeared in the English language in the 1700's from the Dutch word wafel, known as  Wafele in the 13th century. These words came from the French word Walfre from the 1100's. This Eggnog Waffles recipe is an American invention, as Eggnog is very popular there at Christmas time.

Can Waffles Be Made Ahead of Time

Yes and No - you decide! Many people say that you can pre-make waffles and even freeze them. Just pop them into the toaster and you are ready to go. Homemade Waffles aren't Eggo Waffles, and they don't taste the same to me when frozen. While it is a time saver, reheated Eggnog Waffles always taste a bit rubbery to me. I love freshly mad Waffles that are nice freshly and crispy.

How to Make Waffles Fluffy

Separate Egg Yolks and Egg Whites. Using an Electric Mixer, beat Egg Whites until stiff peaks form. Mix Egg Yolks in the batter and fold Egg Whites to make it fluffier.

Waffle Maker Substitute

This is easy, make Eggnog Pancakes! Heat a skillet, ladle batter and cook until bubble form before flipping. Make both versions on Christmas morning!

Christmas Recipes You'll Love

• Russian Citrus Spiced Tea
• Non Alcoholic Christmas Punch
• Powdered Sugared Cranberries
• Non Alcoholic Homemade Eggnog
• Easy Pavlova Trifle
• Eggnog French Toast
• Baked Brie with Jam
• No Bake Napoleon Custard Cake

A delicious Christmas morning breakfast favorite your whole family will love. This Eggnog Waffles recipe is so easy to make, crispy and golden on the outside, and soft on the inside. Delicious down to the last bite! Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!

©PetersFoodAdventures.com *originally posted December 2018, updated December 2024