Description
Crispy-edged waffle cookies blend Belgium’s sweet tradition with irresistible homemade charm. Delicate golden squares promise rich flavor and delightful crunch that will enchant dessert enthusiasts at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
Seasoning and Leavening:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract for variation)
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar
- Melted chocolate
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the waffle iron by heating it to a medium temperature, ensuring an even cooking surface for the delicate cookies.
- Create the dough base by thoroughly combining softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale. Introduce eggs individually, blending completely after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency. Incorporate vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Separately sift together flour, baking powder, and salt to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the dough, which could result in tough cookies.
- Coat the waffle iron surfaces with a thin layer of non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- Carefully deposit rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the waffle iron, leaving adequate space between portions to allow for slight spreading during cooking.
- Close the waffle iron lid and cook for approximately 1-2 minutes, monitoring the cookies to achieve a golden-brown color and crisp exterior.
- Delicately transfer the freshly cooked waffle cookies onto a wire cooling rack, allowing them to set and reach room temperature.
- Enhance the cookies’ presentation by dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling melted chocolate across the surface for an elegant finish.
- Serve immediately for optimal texture, or store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to three days.
Notes
- Grease your waffle iron generously to prevent sticking and ensure easy cookie removal.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients separately to achieve a smoother, more evenly distributed batter without overmixing.
- Experiment with different extracts like almond or maple to create unique flavor variations of these delightful cookies.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to make these treats accessible to everyone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg