Cozy and festive, these eggnog waffles bake up with crispy edges and fluffy centers, scented with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. The quick batter uses both milk and eggnog for balanced richness—just whisk, cook until golden, and stack high for an easy holiday breakfast.
What Makes These Eggnog Waffles Special
Christmas time brings all the warm and fuzzy feels- and so do these waffles!
- Crispy + fluffy texture – Using both baking powder and baking soda provides for the perfect fluffy inside and perfect crispy outside.
- Classic eggnog flavor – Because we use real eggnog and not just spices, you get real eggnog flavor that even the sugar plum fairies will be jealous of.
- Make-ahead & freezer-friendly – Whether prepping for Christmas breakfast or for busy mornings, you can make these waffles ahead of time for a quick breakfast option.
Belgium vs Regular Waffles
Belgium waffles are larger offer a crispy edge, but soft custardy interior. These are my preference, especially for this recipe.
Regular waffles are smaller and thinner, offering a crisper waffle all the way through.
Gather This
You only need a handful of pantry staples to make these eggnog waffles. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.
- Eggnog – We don’t just use spices, we use real eggnog for these waffles. Store bought is fine, but you can also try your hand at making homemade eggnog and use that.
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Fine sea salt
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground cinnamon
- Whole milk
- Eggs
- Unsalted butter
- Vanilla extract
Favorite Holiday Waffle Toppings
Whether it’s just your family or a workplace breakfast, make these into a waffle bar with several topping options including.
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla syrup
- Whipped cream
- Candied walnuts
- Pecans
- Peppermint whipped cream
Commonly Asked Questions
Too much moisture and steam will lead to siggy waffles. This is generally because the waffle iron isn’t hot enough. Make sure to let it reheat for a minute between each waffle.
Also make sure to not stack them, the residual heat trapped between will create steam and lead to sog. Waffles are best served from the iron to the plate!
Sure! Use 1 tablespoon of Bourbon or swap the vanilla extract for bourbon extract. Alcohol will mostly burn off, but the extract gives you safer flavor.
More Eggnog Recipes
When Christmas rolls around, I start craving all things eggnog. Here are some of my favorites.
Eggnog Waffle Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup eggnog
- 2 eggs , lightly beaten
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup eggnog syrup
- 1 cup sugared cranberries
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg so it is evenly disturbed.
- Whisk in the 1 cup whole milk, 1 cup eggnog, 2 eggs, melted 4 tablespoons unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until just mixed. There might be small clumps, do not overmix!
- Preheat a waffle iron according to the package instructions (they all vary, I can’t give you exact instructions here). Fill the waffle mold until nearly full (not all the way for expansion) and cooking until golden brown (again, according to package instructions), but generally about 4 minutes.
- Serve with eggnog syrup and sugared cranberries.
- If you tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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