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Waffle Wonder: Chocolate Waffle Cookies Recipe

These chocolate waffle cookies mix rich cocoa with the crispiness of waffles. They’re easy to make and loved by all. Most ingredients are probably in your kitchen now, like flour, cocoa, and eggs. You can even add coffee for extra taste. After preparing, cook the mix in a waffle iron for perfect cookies. Top them off with powdered sugar, icing, or a maple coffee glaze. Our family has enjoyed these for many years, and you will too.

Starting these cookies is simple. You’ll need items like cocoa, butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour. First, melt butter with coffee to blend their flavors. Then, cream the butter with sugar until it’s light. After that, add eggs one by one, beating well. Mix in cocoa, vanilla, salt, and flour. Lastly, fold in chocolate chips. Now, your batter is ready to become delicious waffle cookies.

To cook these treats, you need a waffle iron, hand mixer, and cooling racks. Your waffle iron should make 4 cookies at once, cooked in about 1 minute each. You’ll get about 40-45 cookies in total, enough to share!

What’s unique is their brownie-like texture—densely chewy and fudgy. This recipe skips baking powder or soda to keep that texture. But, you can try adding flavors like caramel and pecans for a fun twist.

These cookies quickly become a family hit. They only take 10 minutes to prep and 1 minute to cook each batch. They’re perfect for any event.

Treat yourself to these chocolate waffle cookies. Their rich taste, crispness, and soft insides make them a joy at any dessert table.

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Ingredients and Preparation

To make these tasty waffle cookies, you’ll need some basic ingredients. Follow a simple process to get started.

Ingredients:

Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients	Quantity
Granulated sugar	1 ½ cups
Melted butter	1 cup
Instant coffee (optional)	1 teaspoon
Eggs	4
Cocoa powder	½ cup
Vanilla extract	1 teaspoon
Kosher salt	¼ teaspoon
Flour	2 cups
Semi-sweet chocolate chips	1 cup

Getting these ingredients is easy, whether from your pantry or the store. They make whipping up a batch of these cookies a breeze.

Preparation:

Here’s how you make these yummy chocolate waffle cookies:

Melt the butter in a bowl that’s safe for the microwave. Add instant coffee if you like for extra flavour.
Cream the melted butter and sugar in another bowl until they’re well mixed.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is well mixed in.
Sift in the cocoa powder and mix until it’s fully blended.
Then, stir in the vanilla extract and kosher salt.
Slowly add flour, mixing to a smooth batter.
Fold in the chocolate chips so they’re spread out evenly.
Heat up your waffle iron and lightly grease it.
Put about ½ cup of batter on the iron and close it.
Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the outside is crispy.
Take the cookies out and let them cool for 5 minutes.
Cut into quarters for serving and presentation.
If you like, dust with powdered sugar or add your favourite icing.

Now, your delicious chocolate waffle cookies are ready to enjoy. They’re great warm or cool.

Tips and Variations

Ready to make your chocolate waffle cookies even tastier? Here are some easy tips and fun variations. They will bring your cookies to a new level. Be prepared for flavors that wow!

Tips for Perfect Chocolate Waffle Cookies

Melt the Butter and Instant Coffee: Mix instant coffee into the warm, melted butter. This lets it dissolve fully. You’ll get a hint of coffee taste that goes great with chocolate.
Beat the Butter and Sugar: Really go for it when mixing butter and sugar. This helps the cookies puff up. They will be light, fluffy, and melt in your mouth.

Variations to Try

Want to try something new? Here are some tasty twists on chocolate waffle cookies:

Buckeye Cookies: Put 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter in the batter. It’s a heavenly mix with chocolate!

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies: Mix in 1-3 teaspoons of cinnamon for a warm spice. It adds a special flavor, like Mexican hot chocolate.

Peppermint Mocha Cookies: Use peppermint chocolate chips for a cool twist. They’re perfect for holidays or when you crave something minty.

These ideas will make your chocolate waffle cookies even more tempting.

Experiment and Get Creative!

Feel free to experiment with different tastes and textures. Try adding chopped nuts, like pecans, for crunch. Or mix chocolate and caramel, by melting Kraft Caramel bits with milk. Then drizzle it over your cookies for a caramel twist.

The options for customizing your chocolate waffle cookies are limitless. So put on your apron, grab your ingredients, and let your creativity flow!

Conclusion

In conclusion, these chocolate waffle cookies are a homemade delight that will satisfy any sweet tooth. They have 56 shares on the blog, showing their popularity. The recipe makes 6 mini waffles, which is great for small treats or sharing.

What makes these cookies special is how you can make them your own. The add-ons and variations section provides lots of topping ideas. You can also be creative with the waffle batter, as the mix-in suggestion reveals.

These cookies are not just tasty; they also answer common questions in the FAQs section. This shows the author’s effort to provide necessary information. Why not give these chocolate waffle cookies a try? Enjoy their fudgy, brownie-like texture and the deep cocoa flavour. They’re a homemade treat you’ll want more of.

FAQ

Can I make these chocolate waffle cookies without instant coffee?

Yes, you don’t need the instant coffee if you prefer just chocolate flavor.

How can I create a different variation of these cookies?

For a “buckeye” version, mix in 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Add 1-3 teaspoons of cinnamon for a “Mexican hot chocolate” twist. Try different chocolate chips like peppermint for other fun variations.