Your waffle maker isn’t just for making waffles anymore! This Delicious Waffle Cookies Recipe will make you wonder what else you can turn into a waffle.
It looks like breakfast, but it tastes like dessert! This waffle cookie recipe is a sublime combination of sugar cookie dough and the waffle-making process, which produces a treat that I think is better than cookies or waffles.
When most people think about a waffle-shaped cookie, they think of the classic Italian pizzelle. Our waffle cookie recipe doesn’t have much in common with a pizzelle, however. Traditional pizzelles are thin and usually flavored with anise, while ours are thicker and infused with rich vanilla. Our waffle cookies are perhaps a bit closer in taste to the famous Dutch stroopwafel, but the stroopwafel is made up of two waffle cookies with filling in between them, whereas ours are not sandwiches; they’re simply finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Sweet and buttery, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these waffle cookies are uniquely their own creation. They only take a few minutes in the waffle maker, so you won’t have to wait long after smelling the wonderful vanilla aroma to take your first bite.
Are These Delicious Waffle Cookies Healthy?
These waffle cookies are not as calorically dense as many decadent cookie recipes that include things like chocolate chips or peanut butter. That being said, these are cookies, and they’re made with butter, flour, and three types of sugar, so they are definitely not “healthy.” Eat them in mindful moderation and enjoy this tasty treat.
Cookie Batter Vs. Waffle Batter
Since cookie batter and waffle batter both yield such great results in a waffle maker, you might wonder what the difference is between the two. With one exception (milk), both batters share the same ingredients, though they use different amounts of these ingredients. Waffle batter uses more baking powder and less sugar than the cookie batter. The cookie batter generally does not require any milk, whereas standard waffle batter uses at least a cup.
It’s also worth mentioning that cookies are usually made with a dough, which is a lot thicker than the cookie batter we use in this recipe. Batter is generally more of a liquid, and dough is typically thick enough to form shapes with.
How To Make Ahead And Store
Waffle cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, in the fridge for 6-7 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Simply thaw the frozen cookies on the counter before enjoying them, or warm them up in the air fryer (at 350°F for 5 minutes) or oven (at 375°F for 8-10 minutes) to revive the texture.
Serving Suggestions
Since they look like waffles and taste like cookies, I see no reason not to serve them for breakfast or dessert! Waffle cookies are delicious in the morning and can be served with all sorts of breakfast-type foods, like Fried Eggs In The Oven with an Avocado Smoothie or bacon on the side. For an after-dinner sweet, or even an afternoon or evening snack, why not top these waffle cookies with some Keto Chocolate Frosting? And here’s something we do at my house that is a true family favorite: we make our own version of chicken and waffles with Chicken Cutlets on top of the cookies and a drizzle of maple syrup over the whole thing. Now you can have breakfast or dessert for dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a hand-held mixer, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium speed until light.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is just incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in several additions, scraping down the sides.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions and lightly coat with vegetable oil. Place rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the waffle iron, close the lid, and cook for about 2 minutes until golden.
- Remove the cookies from the waffle iron and transfer them to a wire rack to cool, then dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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