Christmas Morning Rum Raisin Belgian Waffles Recipes

THE BEST FLUFFY CHRISTMAS MORNING WAFFLES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the waffle iron. See above how we manage this on Christmas morning. 2. Add the egg yolks to a large bowl and place the egg whites in a separate bowl. Add the oil, vanilla, and green food coloring to the bowl with the egg yolks. Whisk to combine. 3. Then add the milk, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to the yolk mix. Whisk until just combined. 4. Beat the egg whites until light and frothy. Pour into the batter and fold in until just combined. 5. Spray the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray and pour the batter on the bottom plate. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the waffle iron stops steaming. Continue cooking until all the batter has been used. 6. While the waffles are cooking, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and well combined. 7. Cut the waffles into quarters and stack three quarters on the plate to resemble a tree. Drizzle glaze over the top of the waffles and decorate with sprinkles.

THE BEST BELGIAN WAFFLES

Steps:

• Oil the waffle maker.
• Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
• In separate bowl, separate egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the egg yolks, milk, oil , and vanilla, stir slightly.
• Add to dry ingredients and mix well.
• Fold in egg whites.
• Cook in waffle iron on medium-high heat for around 5-10 minutes.

BANANA PECAN WAFFLES WITH RUM RAISIN SYRUP

Steps:

• To prepare the syrup: Combine SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener and brown sugar in a small saucepan and whisk in the rum and water. Place over high heat and bring to a boil; let boil approximately 30 seconds, making sure the sugars have dissolved. Remove from the heat and add vanilla, cinnamon sticks and the raisins. Let cool while preparing waffles.
• To prepare waffles: Sift together the first five ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Mix in the pecans.
• Separate eggs. Beat the egg yolks in a medium mixing bowl. Add the buttermilk, melted butter and mashed bananas. Stir in the dry ingredients until just moistened; do not beat.
• Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites gently into the batter. Pour the batter into a preheated lightly oiled or nonstick waffle iron and cook until golden brown but still moist inside, about 5 minutes.
• Remove the cinnamon sticks from the rum raisin syrup and pour syrup over warm waffles.

CRANBERRY-WALNUT BELGIAN WAFFLES

Steps:

• Grease a Belgian waffle iron with cooking spray; preheat to medium-high. Whisk together first six ingredients and 1/8 teaspoon salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, butter and vanilla. Add to flour mixture; stir until just combined. Fold in 3/4 cup cranberries and walnuts., Pour 1/3 cup batter into each quarter of waffle iron, spreading batter to edges. Close; cook until waffle iron stops steaming and waffle is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, granulated sugar, water, remaining cranberries and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Serve with waffles.

TRUE BELGIAN WAFFLES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. In another bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Add milk, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. , Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with strawberries or syrup.