Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these delightful Christmas Tree Waffles. A festive breakfast treat featuring fluffy waffles shaped like Christmas trees, decorated with whipped cream, fresh fruit, and fun toppings. Perfect for family gatherings or adding a bit of holiday cheer to your morning routine.
Ingredients
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Waffle Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorations
- Whipped cream
- Fresh fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, or kiwi
- Chocolate chips or sprinkles
- Maple syrup
- Green food coloring (optional, for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat the Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure it reaches the right temperature for cooking the waffles evenly.
- Make the Waffle Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon if using. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly, then add the milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix the wet ingredients well. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the waffles tender and fluffy.
- Cook the Waffles: Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron if necessary to prevent sticking. Pour enough batter to cover the waffle iron surface evenly. Close the waffle iron and cook the waffles for approximately 4 to 5 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and have a crispy exterior.
- Shape the Waffles: Once cooked, remove the waffles carefully and place them on a flat surface. Use a knife or a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut the waffles into festive tree shapes.
- Decorate the Waffles: If you wish, tint some whipped cream with green food coloring to resemble pine needles. Use the whipped cream to pipe decorations on the waffle trees and add fresh fruit, chocolate chips, or sprinkles as ornaments to enhance the festive appearance.
- Serve: Serve the decorated Christmas Tree Waffles warm, accompanied by maple syrup for drizzling. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use non-dairy milk like almond or oat milk to make the recipe dairy-free.
- You can prepare the batter a day ahead and refrigerate it for convenience.
- If you don’t have a Christmas tree cookie cutter, use a sharp knife to carefully cut the waffles into tree shapes.
- For a crispy texture, reheat leftover waffles in a toaster or oven rather than a microwave.
- Feel free to customize decorations with nuts or seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas waffles, festive breakfast, holiday waffles, shaped waffles, holiday brunch
