If you’ve never made cookies in a waffle iron, you are in for a treat! These Christmas chocolate waffle cookies come together fast, and they’re a fun twist on the usual holiday baking recipes.
Whether you’re new to waffle iron cookies or just want more Christmas cookies in your rotation, give these sweet treats a go.
The dough is rich and chocolatey, and the waffle maker gives each cookie a slightly crisp edge and that classic grid pattern. They look cute with a drizzle of melted chocolate and a few holiday sprinkles on top.
This waffle cookies recipe makes about 16 small cookies, so it’s a good fit for a cookie exchange, a festive dessert table, or homemade food gifts. If you’re hunting for easy waffle maker recipes that don’t heat up the whole kitchen, these homemade chocolate waffle cookies are a great pick.
If you love easy holiday baking ideas, try chocolate pinwheel cookies, these gingerbread thumbprint cookies, or these chocolate dipped pistachio cookies.
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Waffle Cookies Recipe
Fast and easy to make: Each cookie cooks in just 2 to 3 minutes in a mini waffle maker.
They’re rich, chocolatey, and a little crisp: Cocoa powder gives the dough a deep chocolate flavor, and the waffle iron gives each cookie slightly crispy edges.
A festive treat that’s great for sharing: These bite size cookies with melted chocolate and holiday sprinkles are a cute food gift idea or easy party dessert idea.
Ingredients
These chocolate waffle cookies need just a few pantry staples. I cover a few of the key ingredients here, and you can find the specific quantities and steps in the recipe card below.
- Unsalted butter: This recipe uses melted butter. Leave it to cool slightly before using. If you only have salted butter, skip the extra salt added to the dough.
- Brown sugar: Adds a caramalized flavor to the cookies.
- Sugar: Helps the outside of the cookies crisp up in the waffle maker.
- Flour: You will need all-purpose flour for this recipe.
- Chocolate: Use a good quality semi-sweet or milk chocolate for melting over the cookies. You can also use chocolate chips or melting wafers.
- Vanilla extract: Gives the cookies a lovely rich flavor.
- Sprinkles: Choose your favorite holiday sprinkles, or switch them up for whatever occasion you are celebrating!
How To Make Chocolate Waffle Cookies
Here’s a quick overview of how to make waffle iron cookies at home. For the full recipe details, including ingredients and measurements needed, scroll down to the printable recipe card below.
You will need a waffle maker and a large bowl to get started. I use a mini waffle maker – but you can also use a regular waffle maker and cook more than one cookie at a time!
Prepare the cookie dough: Combine the melted butter, both sugars, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
Add the flour, cocoa powder and salt to the mixture. Stir until you have a smooth dough.
Leave the dough to rest for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your waffle maker so it is ready to go.
Bake the cookies: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to place 1 tablespoon of dough into the center of the mini waffle maker.
If you’re using a standard waffle maker, place the dough into each section and cook several at a time.
Close the lid and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are cooked and slightly crispy on the edges.
Place the baked cookies on a wire rack to cool while you cook the remaining cookies.
Decorate the waffle cookies: Chop the chocolate (or use chocolate chips) and place in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments, stirring between each time, until just melted.
Use a spoon or fork to drizzle the melted chocolate over the waffle cookies.
While the chocolate is still soft, decorate with your holiday sprinkles. Leave for the chocolate to set completely.
Recipe Tips For Success
Let the dough rest. Give it the full 15 minutes so the ingredients settle, which helps the cookies cook up with a better texture.
Preheat the waffle maker fully. A hot iron helps prevent sticking and gives you a crisp outside.
Cool completely before decorating. Let the cookies firm up on the wire rack first so the melted chocolate sticks properly.
What To Serve With Waffle Iron Cookies
Add to your holiday cookie box. Stack the cooled, decorated cookies in a tin or box lined with parchment, and mix in other Christmas cookies for variety.
Take to a cookie exchange. These chocolate waffle cookies are a fun recipe to share at a Christmas cookie swap along with these exchange cookie ideas.
Add them to a party dessert table. Arrange the mini cookies on a platter with other holiday treats like these snowflake cupcakes, and this no bake chocolate almond bark. Their small size makes them easy to grab, and the sprinkles add a festive touch.
Enjoy for afternoon tea. Make a batch with the kids during the holidays and serve alongside hot chocolate, an iced sugar cookie latte or a coffee with peppermint mocha creamer.
How To Store Waffle Cookies
Storage: Keep leftover waffle iron cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
They will soften a little over time but still taste great!
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Chocolate Waffle Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips for melting
- Christmas sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk or stir until combined.
- Add the all purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the bowl. Stir to combine – don't overmix.
- Leave the cookie dough to rest for 15 minutes. This allows the ingredients to settle and will give the cookies a better texture when cooked.
- While the dough is resting, preheat the waffle maker. Make sure it is hot before adding the dough to prevent sticking and help achieve a crispy outer.
- Place one tablespoon of cookie dough into the mini waffle iron to create a small cookie-sized waffle. If you have a regular waffle maker, you can make more than one at a time. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until cooked on the inside and crispy on the outside.
- Remove the cookies from the waffle maker and place on a wire rack to cool and firm up.
- To decorate, place the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 20 second increments, stirring each time, until the chocolate is just melted.
- Use a spoon or fork to drizzle the melted chocolate over the waffle cookies. Decorate with holiday sprinkles while the chocolate is soft and gently push them in a little if needed so they stick.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
