Chocolate Waffle Cookies

If you’ve never had Waffle Cookies before, you’ve got to give them a try! They’re so fun to make and cook up right in your waffle iron - no oven required! Top these chocolatey cookies with a sweet, simple buttercream frosting and festive decorations for an easy holiday treat everyone will love!

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• Why You’ll Love This Waffle Cookies Recipe
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• How to Make Waffle Cookies
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• Chocolate Waffle Cookies

Why You’ll Love This Waffle Cookies Recipe

• No Oven Needed: These chocolate waffle cookies “bake” in a waffle iron instead of the oven for a fun twist.
• Family Favorite: Both kids and adults alike will enjoy making these waffle iron cookies. It’s a great way for the whole family to work together in the kitchen!
• Perfect Flavors and Textures: With the perfect amount of chocolate flavor, a sweet vanilla frosting, crispy exteriors, and soft interiors, these cookies have it all!

Can’t get enough chocolate? For more chocolatey recipes, check out our Chocolate Sheet Cake, Chocolate Mint Pie, and Chocolate Creme Brulee next. 

Ingredients

Here’s a look at the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe.

For the Batter

• Melted Butter: Provides moisture and richness. Melting the butter makes it easier to incorporate into the batter, resulting in a softer texture. You can use unsalted or salted butter.
• Eggs: Act as a binder for the other ingredients, provide structure to the batter, and help the waffle cookies rise during cooking.
• Sugar: Sweetens the cookies and contributes to their soft texture.
• All-Purpose Flour: Serves as the base for the cookies and gives them structure.
• Cocoa Powder: Gives the cookies a chocolate flavor. Be sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder since we are already adding sugar.
• Vanilla Extract: Balances the sweetness and enhances the chocolate flavor.

For the Frosting

• Butter: Provides a rich base for the frosting and gives it a creamy texture. Be sure to soften the butter first to make mixing easier.
• Milk: Helps smooth out the frosting so it has the right consistency for spreading.
• Vanilla Extract: Gives the frosting a vanilla flavor.
• Powdered Sugar: Sweetens and thickens the frosting.

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

Variations

• Dairy-Free: Use plant-based butter and milk, such as soy or almond, to make the batter and frosting dairy-free.
• Strawberry Frosting: Use 4 tablespoons of strawberry puree or jam in place of the milk to give the frosting a strawberry flavor.
• Chocolate Frosting: Add ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder to the frosting mixture and reduce the powdered sugar to 2 ½-3 cups.
• Chocolate Chip Waffle Cookies: Fold in ½-¾ cup mini chocolate chips after mixing the batter to create pockets of melted chocolate throughout the cookies.

How to Make Waffle Cookies

To get started, gather your ingredients and preheat your waffle iron.

1. Step 1: Combine batter ingredients. Add the butter, eggs, sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and vanilla to a mixing bowl.
2. Step 2: Mix. Use a hand or stand mixer to mix the batter until everything is well combined.
3. Step 3: Place drops of batter on waffle iron. Scoop the batter onto the preheated waffle iron, leaving about 2 inches between each drop of batter.
4. Step 4: Cook. Close the waffle iron and allow the cookies to cook for 1-1 ½ minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and repeat the process with the remaining batter.

5. Step 5: Start the frosting. Add the butter to a mixing bowl and use a hand or stand mixer to whip it. Then, add milk, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar.
6. Step 6: Finish the frosting. Continue to mix until the frosting is smooth.
7. Step 7: Top with Frosting. Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cookies.
8. Step 8: Add Decorations. Top with sprinkles or decorations of your choice and serve.

Serving Suggestions

Here are some delicious ways to enjoy these chocolate cookies:

• Make up a plate for Santa along with a nice cup of Warm Milk and Cinnamon or Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate.
• They’re perfect for your neighborhood or workplace holiday Cookie Exchange or for gifting. Check out these Cookie Packaging Ideas for fun ways to wrap them up!
• Serve them up on a holiday cookie tray with other festive favorites like these Chocolate Peppermint Cookies and Ginger Molasses Cookies.

Expert Tips

• Spray your waffle iron: Prevent the cookies from sticking by spraying your waffle maker with non-stick cooking spray.
• Cool completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely before topping with the frosting so that it doesn’t melt.
• Storing: Store cookies in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you want to freeze them, it’s best to leave them unfrosted. Freeze for up to 3 months and be sure to thaw at room temperature before serving.

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