Chocolate waffles

5 from 1 vote

These delicious chocolate waffles are crispy on the outside, yet perfectly fluffy, chocolatey and buttery on the inside with a rich aroma of chocolate. Top them with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a drizzle of warm chocolate syrup for an extra indulgent treat.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate waffles, homemade chocolate waffles

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 18

Servings waffles

Calories 308kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ cups whole milk
½ cup melted unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For serving (optional):

chocolate syrup
whipped cream
sliced strawberries
fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Make the dry ingredients by adding 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
Make the wet ingredients by adding 1 ½ cups whole milk ½ cup melted unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract to another large mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Whisk until just combined.
Preheat the waffle maker. Cook the waffles in batches, according to the manufacturers directions.
Serve while warm with your favorite garnishes like chocolate syrup, whipped cream, sliced strawberries, mint leaves, or any other favorite toppings.

Notes

Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.

Yield: Makes 8 waffles, depending on the size of your waffle maker

The waffles will take approximately 20 minutes total to make all 8 waffles.

Storage: Store these waffles in an airtight covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat using the oven, microwave, or waffle maker.

Freezer: These waffles are suitable for freezing. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating and enjoying.

Serving ideas: These waffles are also delicious served with vanilla ice cream, maple syrup, and fresh blueberries.

I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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Tips:
Mix the batter until only just combined, and no white streaks of flour remain. A slightly lumpy batter is completely fine.
Over-mixing the batter may result in dense waffles.
The time the waffles take to cook will depend entirely on each waffle maker and the desired level of crispness.

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