Description
These waffle cookies combine the delightful texture of crispy waffles with the sweetness of traditional cookies. Made with simple ingredients like butter, flour, and sugar, they are easy to prepare using a waffle iron. Perfectly golden with a light dusting of powdered sugar, these treat-like cookies make a charming snack or dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups (180 g) all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Optional Topping
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Melt and Chill Butter: In a small bowl, melt the butter completely, then place it in the refrigerator to cool for about 15 minutes. Cooling the butter ensures it mixes smoothly without cooking the egg.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. This helps ensure even distribution of the leavening and prevents lumps.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cooled melted butter with granulated sugar until well combined. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron to a medium heat setting (recommended setting 2) and lightly grease it using non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Portion Dough: Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon (about 15 ml), scoop dough balls directly onto the preheated waffle iron, placing one tablespoon in each of the four sections if using a regular-sized waffle maker.
- Cook Cookies: Close the waffle iron and cook the cookie dough until done, indicated by your waffle iron’s signal light (green light in this case). Cooking typically takes about 2 minutes per batch.
- Remove and Cool: Carefully pry the warm waffle cookies off the waffle iron using a silicone spatula or flexible knife and transfer them to a cooling rack to cool to room temperature.
- Repeat and Serve: Repeat the cooking process with the remaining dough. Once all cookies are cooked, optionally dust with powdered sugar or add your preferred toppings before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Store the baked waffle cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain their crispness.
- Variations: Try making chocolate waffle cookies or chocolate chip waffle cookies by adding cocoa powder or chocolate chips to the dough. Additionally, experiment with various glazes and toppings such as powdered sugar, fruit preserves, or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
