Delicious Waffle Cookies To Make Today
All the flavor of your favorite breakfast is wrapped into individual cookie form. These waffle cookies have a crispy, golden shell with a light, soft interior and are dusted with powdered sugar to finish them off. They have a sweet vanilla taste that’s perfect for snacking.
These waffle cookies blend the best of both worlds when it comes to a dessert: a crisp waffle texture to sink your teeth into with all the sweetness of a traditional cookie.
They’re made in a waffle iron with basic pantry staples and can easily be dressed up or enjoyed with only a dusting of sugar. You can use them as dessert for any kind of celebration or have them on the table for an indulgent brunch where everyone can decorate their own.
However you want to serve them know that with their unique texture and sugary flavor, they’ll be gobbled up in no time.
Ingredients For the dough:
- ½ cup butter, at room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- Powdered sugar
Preparation time:
Dough Preparation: 15 minutes
Cook time: 2 minutes (for each waffle cookie)
Cooling on the Wire Rack: 5 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 60 minutes.
Serves: 30 cookies
Directions
Prepare the Dough:
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for a few minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs, beating well after addition until fully incorporated.
3. Sift in the flour, salt, and baking powder into the same bowl. Mix until all ingredients are well combined. Let the dough rest for a few minutes.
Cooking:
4. Preheat the waffle iron to medium-high heat.
5. Once hot, place a small portion of dough in the waffle iron (about 1 tablespoon per cookie) to make small, uniform cookies.
6. Cook for approximately 2 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cookie is cooked through.
7. Carefully remove the waffle cookies and place them on a wire rack to cool. As they cool, the cookies will harden and become crisp on the outside.
Decoration:
8. Dust the waffle cookies with powdered sugar or decorate as desired.
Variations and Substitutions
Dairy-free: If you need to make these cookies dairy-free, simply use vegan butter in place of the traditional one.
Chocolate dipped: Once the cookies have cooled you can dip half the cookie in a chocolate ganache for a fun, chocolatey twist.
Sprinkles: If you want to change the look of the cookies, add in some festive sprinkles to the batter before you cook them.
Drizzle: Instead of powdered sugar, you could drizzle the waffle cookies with a caramel sauce or even a maple glaze before serving.
Chocolate chip: Adding in a classic chocolate chip or switching it up to white chocolate or butterscotch chips changes the flavor of the waffle cookies in a delicious way.
How To Make The Best Waffle Cookies
You always want your butter at room temperature so that it creams well with the sugar. This is the secret to keeping the cookies light.
Take the time to let the dough rest before you start portioning the cookies into the waffle iron. Letting the flour hydrate gives the cookies a better texture.
Adjust the size of the cookies as per preference. One tablespoon of dough makes a tasty bite-sized cookie. Know that changing the size means that you will also need to adjust the cooking time.
Don’t forget to spray your waffle maker before you cook the cookies and in between batches as needed. This ensures the cookies won’t get stuck and rip as you remove them.
Don’t overfill the space. Place the cookie dough in the center of the plates and ensure the waffle iron is preheated. This prevents the dough from spreading too much while cooking.
All waffle irons cook a bit differently so keep an eye on your cookies. It takes roughly 2 minutes per batch to cook the cookies. You know they’re done when the waffle cookies are golden brown on the outside and slightly firm to the touch.
Wait for the cookies to cool slightly before dusting them with powdered sugar. If you’re glazing or frosting the cookies you want them cooled completely.
Waffle cookies will have the best texture if served fresh. However, you can store cooled cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 2 days. Know that they won’t have the same crunchy exterior though. If you want, you can reheat them in the waffle iron or a toaster briefly to bring it back.
Delicious Waffle Cookies To Make Today
Ingredients
For the dough:
- ½ cup butter at room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for a few minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, beating well after addition until fully incorporated.
- Sift in the flour, salt, and baking powder into the same bowl. Mix until all ingredients are well combined. Let the dough rest for a few minutes.
Cooking:
- Preheat the waffle iron to medium-high heat.
- Once hot, place a small portion of dough in the waffle iron (about 1 tablespoon per cookie) to make small, uniform cookies.
- Cook for approximately 2 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cookie is cooked through. Carefully remove the waffle cookies and place them on a wire rack to cool. As they cool, the cookies will harden and become crisp on the outside.
Decoration:
- Dust the waffle cookies with powdered sugar or decorate as desired.
Notes
- Butter Temperature: Make sure the butter is at room temperature to ensure it creams properly with the sugars. This will help achieve a lighter texture in the cookies.
- Resting the Dough: Letting the dough rest for a few minutes allows the flour to hydrate fully, which can result in a better texture when cooked.
- Portion Size: Using 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie results in small, bite-sized waffle cookies. If you prefer larger cookies, you can increase the portion size, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Storage: These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container for a few days. If they lose their crispness, you can reheat them in the waffle iron for a few seconds to refresh their texture.
- Fully Preheat: Always allow the waffle maker to fully preheat before adding the dough. Most electric waffle makers have an indicator light that signals when they’re ready. Preheating ensures even cooking and prevents sticking.
- Avoid Overfilling: Place the dough in the center of the waffle maker plates, and avoid overfilling, as the dough will spread during cooking.
- Monitor the First Batch: Electric waffle makers can vary in power, so monitor the first batch closely to determine the ideal cooking time. Generally, it takes about 2 minutes per batch, but this can vary depending on your specific appliance.
- Check for Doneness: The waffle cookies are done when they are golden brown and slightly firm to the touch. If your waffle maker doesn’t have an indicator light for doneness, open the lid carefully to check.
