# What You’ll Need:
→ Waffle Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
07 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 3 large eggs
11 - 1¾ cups milk
12 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
13 - ¼ cup unsulphured molasses
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings & Decorations
15 - 1 cup whipped cream
16 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
17 - 1 cup assorted holiday candies (gumdrops, chocolate buttons, etc.)
18 - ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
19 - ½ cup chocolate chips
20 - ½ cup small pretzel sticks
21 - ½ cup sliced strawberries
22 - ½ cup banana slices
23 - ¼ cup maple syrup
24 - ¼ cup powdered sugar
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron following the manufacturer's guidelines to ensure proper cooking temperature.
02 - Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, molasses, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain waffle texture.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour approximately ½ cup of batter per waffle onto the heated iron, cooking until golden brown and crisp. Repeat until all batter is used.
06 - Place cooked waffles on a serving platter and arrange toppings and decorations buffet-style to encourage individual waffle house assembly.
07 - Serve immediately, with an optional dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup to enhance flavor.
