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Candy Cane Waffles Recipe Easy Homemade Festive Breakfast Ideas

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These candy cane waffles deliver a crispy outside and fluffy inside with a perfect peppermint twist, making them a festive and easy breakfast treat for the holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1¾ cups (420 ml) milk (whole milk preferred, or dairy-free alternative)
  • 4 tablespoons (55 grams) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ½ cup crushed candy canes
  • Optional toppings: whipped cream, fresh berries, maple syrup, extra crushed candy canes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle maker and let it heat fully (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined; batter should be slightly lumpy.
  5. Fold in the crushed candy canes gently to avoid melting them too much.
  6. Lightly grease the preheated waffle maker with oil or cooking spray.
  7. Pour about ¾ cup (180 ml) of batter onto the center of the waffle iron, spread slightly but not too thin.
  8. Close the lid and cook for 4-5 minutes or until steam stops and waffles are golden brown with crisp edges.
  9. Remove waffles carefully and transfer to a cooling rack to keep crisp.
  10. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing waffle maker as needed.
  11. Serve warm with desired toppings such as whipped cream, fresh berries, maple syrup, or extra crushed candy canes.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency. Do not overmix batter to keep waffles tender. Preheat waffle maker fully for crispy waffles. Fold crushed candy canes gently to avoid melting. For extra crispiness, brush waffle maker with melted butter instead of oil. Store cooked waffles on a wire rack to prevent sogginess. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat in toaster or oven for best texture.

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