Eggnog Waffles with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
These fluffy eggnog waffles with cinnamon whipped cream are perfect for the holidays! Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside and filled with the flavors of the season. Vegetarian.
Note: This recipe is NOT dairy free. It was published before Cook Nourish Bliss transitioned to dairy free recipes and remains popular with long time readers. You can try using substitutions to make it dairy free, however I have not tested this myself and can’t say how it will turn out.
Recently, I wound up with quite a bit of extra eggnog. I hate wasting ingredients but didn’t want to drink it, since that’s just not my thing.
So instead I started brainstorming ideas to use up the remaining few cups that I had in my refrigerator.
And that’s how these eggnog waffles were born. Oh and there’s a homemade cinnamon whipped cream that goes along with them. It is so. stinkin. good. Especially when it melts a little into the hot waffles.
I’m getting hungry just thinking about these again. Good thing I have the extras stashed away in my freezer for next weekend.
Guess I’ll also have to make some more whipped cream to go with them. You don’t have to twist my arm.
These waffles were adapted from a basic recipe that I use whenever we are in the mood for a special breakfast. They are slightly crispy on the outside but still chewy on the inside.
These don’t have a strong eggnog flavor, just a hint to make them a little different.
And then there’s the cinnamon whipped cream. Goodness gracious, I am in love with this stuff.
It goes perfectly with the eggnog flavor in the waffles and you definitely do not even need maple syrup. I had a little extra leftover and put it on top of just about everything I could think of.
Make these this holiday season – you’ll be glad you did!
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Eggnog Waffles with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
These fluffy eggnog waffles with cinnamon whipped cream are perfect for the holidays! Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside and filled with the flavors of the season. Vegetarian.
Ingredients
For the waffles:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups eggnog
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 tablespoon bourbon, optional
For the whipped cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
To make the waffles:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, eggnog, butter and bourbon.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter will still be lumpy.
- Preheat a waffle maker. Pour the recommended amount of batter into the waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Cook until golden brown.
To make the whipped cream:
- Add the heavy cream, granulated sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Start with the mixer on low (to avoid it going everywhere) and then increase the speed to medium high. Whip until stiff peaks form. Do not over beat, or it will look curdled.
- To serve, top the hot waffles with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with a dash of nutmeg and serve.
Notes
Waffle base adapted from Gale Gand's Brunch
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 362Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 501mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 8g
Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.
We made thes last year using gluten free flour (King Arthur). They were such a hit we are doing them again this Christmas for brunch.
So happy to hear this Joy! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Very tasty waffles, but they don’t really taste anything like eggnog. My family had no idea they were eggnog waffles, but liked them all the same.
Glad you still all enjoyed them Jonathan! And yes, it’s definitely just a faint flavor from the eggnog to make them a tad bit different 🙂
This was sooo Yummy and came out absolutely adorable 🙂
So glad you enjoyed them Taylor!
This Jane lady is crazy! I LOVED them! They were perfect thank you so much for this recipe!
haha this made me chuckle! So happy to hear you loved them!!
From Santa this year I got a Cuisinart Griddler/Panini + extra waffle plates to make Liege waffles. But I had extra eggnog and went searching for a waffle recipe and found a few. After comparing the comments and ingredients I elected to try this one without any modifications – and it was SMASHING! They baked up crisp on the outside and yummy on the inside. For me, the recipe yielded just shy of 12 waffles and we topped ours with freshly sliced bananas, pecans and maple syrup. Thank you for posting and Happy New Year 2016!
Oh I am just so happy to hear this!! Thanks so much Jenny for letting me know! Happy New Year!
thank you for all your great recepies, these wafles looks so good, but i dont know if i can find eggnog here in israel , can i make it at home and how
thanks again
Hi Hanne! Yes, you can definitely make eggnog at home. There are a ton of recipes out there – a quick google search will give you lots of options! And thank you!
WOW!!! These were beyond what I expected!!! Made them for a group of 8 for a New Years Eve “breakfast for dinner” party. I tripled the recipe and they were gone in seconds! SUPER GOOD!!! YUMMY! Thanks for the great recipe!
Oh I’m so happy to hear this! That sounds like a great New Year’s Eve!
These were indeed delicious….my husband really thought them flavorful. I made a few changes in the interest of health: I lowered the salt by half, and added 2 Tbsp. olive oil to 4 Tbsp. of butter; then I used 3/4 whole wheat pastry flour with 1/2 cup white flour. Seemed to turn out just fine, maybe just a little less crisp on the outside than described? I tried substituting unflavored yoghurt for the cream topping, adding the spices, but wasn’t that great: hid the flavor of the waffles. Overall I think they turned out great and will make again. Has anyone tried using home-made eggnog?
Hi Patty – glad you enjoyed them!
YUM!!!
We make waffles often and in many different varieties, but these were just fantastic. That whipped cream was delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
I’m so happy to hear this Patrick! Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed them! The whipped cream is probably my favorite part!
Great recipe thanks! Delicious!
Thanks Josh! Glad you enjoyed it : )
When I received my email with the names of who I was sending cookies to, I knew I would have to come and check out a blog with the name cookie monster cooking. I love cookies and always say I am cookie monster’s grandmother. Thank you for letting me know that the cookies arrived. I hope you enjoy them. They are my little twist on cracker toffee. This waffle recipe look amazing. I am signing up to follow you by email. Have a great holiday season.
Haha I love that you say you are cookie monster’s grandmother! The cookies were delicious : )
How fun are these!!!! Love the whipped cream flavor on here too. I’m thinking this will be Sunday breakfast for the family!
Nice! Hope your family likes them : )
this sounds like a great holiday breakfast!
Thanks Dina!
Ashley, I got your cookies for the Cookie Swap yesterday. Thanks so much. They arrived with no crumbles! I will be searching for your recipe I have a snowball cookie posted. It has a little twist of peppermint in it. I’ll be following you and pinning! Drop by my kitchen for a visit sometime soon.
Have a blessed holiday!
I’m so glad they made it without breaking! Happy holidays to you too : )