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Made in a waffle iron and topped with a maple glaze, these Waffle Cookies are unique and tasty and everyone is going to love them.
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That’s right, we are trying something totally different; we’re baking cookies on a waffle iron.
One might think this technique wouldn’t work, but it does. The cookies come out of the waffle iron feeling a bit soft and waffle-like. Then once they start to cool, they get a semi-firm, almost-crusty exterior which makes them more cookie-like.
Since waffles aren’t complete without maple syrup, these cookies get dipped into a maple syrup glaze for the ultimate finishing touch. This really drives home that classic waffle flavor we all love.
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1 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
2 Ingredients
3 How To Make
4 Recipe Tips and Variations
5 Frequently Asked Questions
6 More Unique Cookies to Try
7 Waffle Cookies with Maple Glaze
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- People love waffles and people love breakfast foods for dinner, so why not bite-sized waffles coated in a maple glaze?
- You can eat these waffle cookies any time of the day. Breakfast, snack, or dessert. We don’t judge here.
- The addition of the maple syrup glaze makes these waffle cookies taste like real waffles but in cookie form!
- Not a fan of maple syrup? No worries. You can change the flavor of these waffle cookies in several different ways. I’ve shared some variations below.
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Ingredients
Waffle Cookies:
- unsalted butter – I prefer using unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in my recipe. Kerrygold is my go-to brand.
- sugar
- kosher salt
- cinnamon – The addition of cinnamon adds great flavor to these waffle cookies. It also works well with the maple in the glaze.
- eggs
- all-purpose flour
Maple Glaze:
- confectioners’ sugar
- pure maple syrup – Maple syrup adds to that authentic waffle flavor. Finding Home Farms is my preferred brand of maple syrup.
- kosher salt – Kosher salt is the go-to in my kitchen.
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How To Make
I’ll walk you through the steps for making waffle cookies. For your convenience, I’ve provided a full ingredient list and recipe instructions at the bottom of this post.
- Start by making the waffle batter in the bowl of a stand mixer. Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the salt and cinnamon. Mix to combine.
- Turn the mixer to medium and add the eggs one at a time until incorporated.
- Slowly add the flour. The batter will be sticky.
- Turn on your waffle iron and set the temperature at medium-high.
- Add about a tablespoon of dough to each section of the waffle iron.
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- “Bake” for two to four minutes or until the cookies are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool and “crisp up” on a wire rack.
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- Mix together the glaze.
- Dip the top of each cookie into the glaze and return the cookies to the cooling rack to set.
- Pack and store your waffle cookies in an air-tight container.
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Recipe Tips and Variations
- Avoid overmixing the batter. Mix until just incorporated.
- The cookies will be hot once baked. Use a fork or tongs to transfer them to a cooling rack.
- These cookies are a bit time-consuming because you can only “bake” four at once (depending on the size of your waffle iron), but they bake quickly. I think the results make the time involved totally worth it.
Variations:
Waffles come in many different flavors. You’re waffle cookies can too! Here are a few variations to try:
- Red Velvet Waffle Cookies I’ve already tried this.
- Funfetti Waffle Cookies They’re perfect for a party or birthday.
- Chocolate Waffle Cookies
- Mix-Ins: Add blueberries, peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, etc. to your batter.
- Flavored Glazes: Instead of maple syrup, try lemon juice, cinnamon, chocolate, etc.
- Skip the glaze and just sprinkle with powdered sugar.
You’re only limited by your creativity. Have fun and experiment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best waffle maker for waffle cookies?
I like using a waffle iron that makes at least four waffles at once. This will increase your productivity.
Can you put cookie dough in a waffle maker?
You sure can! You can use almost any cookie dough. For this recipe, we’re making the dough from scratch.
How do I store these cookies?
Store them in a tightly sealed container for up to a week.
Can I freeze these cookies?
Yes! You can store them in a freezer container for up to 2 months.
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More Unique Cookies to Try
- Kitchen Sink Cookies
- Peanut Butter Candy Bar Cookies
- Salted Caramel Crumb Bars
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies
- Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
And don’t miss the round-up of my favorite cookies!
I hope you’ll try this delicious waffle cookies.If you do, please leave a comment and a 5-star rating below.
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Waffle Cookies with Maple Glaze
Made in a waffle iron and topped with a maple glaze,these Waffle Cookies are a unique and tasty cookie everyone is going to love.
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Course: cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert, waffles
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 36
Calories: 118kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Maple Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth (about 4-5 minutes). Add the salt and cinnamon. Mix to combine.
Turn the mixer to medium and add the eggs one at a time until incorporated.
Set the mixer to low and slowly add the flour. The batter will be sticky.
Next, turn on your waffle iron and set the temperature to medium-high (400 degrees F). Add about a tablespoon of dough to each section of the waffle iron. “Bake” for 2-4 minutes or until the cookies golden brown. Let the cookies cool and crisp up on a wire rack.
For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and salt until smooth. (If the mixture seems too thick, you can thin it with a little milk.) Dip the tops of each cookie into the glaze and return them to the cooling rack to set. Pack and store your waffle cookies in an air-tight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg