Gingerbread Waffles with Hot Chocolate Sauce |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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. Ingredients:
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 |
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 |
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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