Full of nutmeg and eggnog, these Eggnog waffles are the perfect breakfast to serve on Christmas morning or throughout the holiday season! Serve these fluffy eggnog waffles with lots of maple syrup, butter, and freshly ground nutmeg!
Are you team waffle or team pancake? For me, it depends! I am definitely not team French toast, but give me homemade waffles or a pancake any day! Strawberry waffles, whole wheat buttermilk waffles, and waffles with self-rising flour are some of my favorite recipes!
These delicious eggnog waffles are full of eggnog flavor and perfect for breakfast in December! They are even great for Christmas breakfast because they are full of holiday flavor and can be made in advance! More on that later!
These waffles will quickly become your new favorite way to enjoy eggnog! If you love eggnog, try eggnog donuts or no-bake eggnog pie. They were both a hit all around!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe!
- They only have a few simple ingredients. This eggnog waffle recipe is made with ingredients you probably already have in the house.
- They are easy to make! Unlike traditional Belgian waffles that need the separate the egg yolks from the egg whites, beat the egg whites until they are whipped perfectly and then carefully folded into the batter, these are mixed all in one bowl and made right in a waffle iron! You could call them more of a regular American waffle style.
- They are freezer friendly! This eggnog waffles recipe can be made in advance and frozen for a quick breakfast down the line.
- They have delicious holiday flavor! Is there anything that screams "holiday" more than eggnog? It's one of my favorite flavors of the season!
Ingredients in Eggnog Waffles
- Flour. We'll be using all purpose flour for this recipe, but you can definitely make waffles with self rising flour too!
- Baking powder. To make the waffles rise and get that crispy waffle texture.
- Melted butter. A neutral oil can be used instead of melted butter if you would prefer.
- Eggnog. Use your favorite brand of creamy eggnog or you can also make your own! This time of year you can find lots of different brands of eggnog in your local grocery store.
- Sugar. We are using white sugar, but you can use brown sugar if that is all you have on hand.
- Spices. Fresh nutmeg is best. Nutmeg tends to lose it's potency as it sits, so freshly ground is best.
See printable recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
What is Eggnog?
Eggnog is a classic holiday beverage that is made of milk or cream, spices, and egg. The mixture is cooked until the egg is pasteurized which is about 160 degrees Fahrenheit and then it is cooled.
Eggnog is usually served with some sort of alcohol, like rum or Kahlua. In this recipe we are not adding any type of alcohol, but to make it even more reminiscent of a glass of eggnog, feel free to add a little rum extract!
Equipment You'll Need
How To Make Eggnog Waffles
Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
In a large bowl or a liquid measuring cup, mix together the melted butter, eggnog, and egg until fully combined. Add the sugar and mix again.
In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and nutmeg. Mix the dry ingredients until fully combined.
Pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. It's ok if there are a few lumps left in the batter, you do not want to overmix.
Spray the waffle maker with nonstick cooking spray or spread on melted butter. Scoop batter into the waffle maker. Cook based on your waffle maker instructions. Serve with maple syrup and butter.
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure your waffle maker is preheated fully before adding the waffle batter. This will make sure your waffles are nice and crisp.
- If your waffle maker does not have a light that lets your know when the waffles are done, it's time to take your waffles out of the waffle iron when steam starts coming out of the iron.
- Do not open the waffle maker once you close it. To get the crispiest waffles, it's important that the waffles remain untouched until fully cooked.
- Do not overmix the waffles. It's ok if there are a few lumps left in the batter. If you overmix the batter, the waffles will be tough and not light and crisp.
- Be very careful when taking the hot waffles out of the waffle iron.
How To Serve Eggnog Waffles
Serve these waffles with a piping hot mug of hot chocolate and whipped cream. If you enjoy drinking eggnog, enjoy this waffles with some mugs of eggnog too!
They are also delicious with butter and maple syrup. Good quality maple syrup is the best way to enjoy maple syrup on waffles! If you need more ideas, check out these amazing recipes for what to eat with waffles!
For a little fruity goodness, top eggnog waffles with blueberry syrup for pancakes.
How To Store Eggnog Waffles
- Making the batter ahead of time. To make the batter ahead of time, mix all the ingredients together and then place it in an airtight container. The batter can be kept in the refrigerator up to 24 hours. If the batter is too thick after being in the refrigerator, simply add a few tablespoons of eggnog to thin out the waffles.
- Making the waffles ahead of time. The waffles can be kept in the refrigerator once they are cooled. Place them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator up to 4 days. To reheat the waffles, place the in the toaster oven for 1-2 minutes until they are warm and crispy.
- Freezing the waffles. Allow the waffles to cool to room temperature. Then wrap the waffles in plastic wrap and place them in a gallon Ziploc bag. They can be frozen for 3 months. To reheat, place them in the toaster oven right from frozen. Toast them for 2 minutes or until completely thawed.
Frequently Asked Questions
This batter is a little thick for pancakes, so to make these pancakes you would need to add ½ cup more eggnog, at least. Here's the full recipes on how to make eggnog pancakes.
That depends on how big your waffle maker is. I have a large waffle maker that makes two large waffles at a time. If you have a smaller waffle maker you could make up to 8 waffles with this batter.
To prevent your waffles from being soggy, make sure your waffle iron is prepared fully. You want to have a really hot waffle iron so the batter sears immediately and crisps as it cooks.
In the grocery store these days you can often find vegan versions of your favorite nonvegan items. Use a vegan eggnog and a nondairy milk to make these vegan!
Yes! Use a gluten free flour that is a 1 to 1 substitute for all purpose flour.
More Waffle Recipes to Try!
- Apple Cinnamon Waffles
- Pumpkin Waffles with Pancake Mix
- Nutella Waffles
- Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles
- Light and Crisp Sourdough Waffles
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📖 Recipe
The Best Eggnog Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups All purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg Freshly grated if possible
- 5 tablespoon Butter Melted
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 ½ cups Eggnog
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- In a large bowl or a liquid measuring cup, mix together the melted butter, eggnog, and egg until fully combined. Add the sugar and mix again.
- In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and nutmeg. Mix the dry ingredients until fully combined.
- Pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. It's ok if there are a few lumps left in the batter, you do not want to overmix.
- Spray the waffle maker with nonstick cooking spray or spread on melted butter. Scoop batter into the waffle maker. Cook based on your waffle maker instructions. Serve with maple syrup and butter.
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Notes
- Make sure your waffle maker is preheated fully before adding the waffle batter. This will make sure your waffles are nice and crisp.
- If your waffle maker does not have a light that lets your know when the waffles are done, it's time to take your waffles out of the waffle iron when steam starts coming out of the iron.
- Do not open the waffle maker once you close it. To get the crispiest waffles, it's important that the waffles remain untouched until fully cooked.
- Be very careful when taking the hot waffles out of the waffle iron.
Callie
I never thought of using Eggnog for waffles. When I went to gather ingredients, I found our milk had soured but we had Eggnog. These are delicious. I used self-rising flour and ground nutmeg. I will definitely make these again.
lynnswayoflife
I love hearing that! I love self rising flour too!
Callie
I just made these but with self-rising flour and ground nutmeg. They are delicious.