Eggnog Churro Waffles
Eggnog Churro Waffles
Ingredients
For the Waffles
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups eggnog
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
For Frying and Coating
- 4 cups neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola, for deep frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggnog, melted butter, and eggs until just combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk gently until just combined. The batter should be lumpy; do not overmix, as this helps create airy, puffy waffles.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Preheat your mini waffle maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Lightly grease if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cook the waffle batter in the preheated waffle maker until the waffles are just underdone or slightly undercooked. They should be set but not fully golden brown. This usually takes about 1-2 minutes per waffle, depending on your waffle maker. Set the partially cooked waffles aside on a wire rack.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the neutral oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
While the oil is heating, prepare the cinnamon sugar coating. In a shallow dish, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Stir well to mix.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Once the oil is at the correct temperature, carefully place 1-2 partially cooked waffles into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for approximately 30 seconds per side, or until they turn a deeper golden brown and become crispy. Use tongs to flip and remove.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Immediately transfer the hot, fried waffles to the cinnamon sugar mixture. Generously coat both sides of each waffle, pressing gently to adhere the sugar. Place the coated waffles back on the wire rack.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Repeat steps 8 and 9 with the remaining waffles. Serve the Eggnog Churro Waffles warm, optionally with maple syrup for dipping.
⏱️ 5 min
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Eggnog Churro Waffles
Ingredients
For the Waffles
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups eggnog
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
For Frying and Coating
- 4 cups neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola, for deep frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggnog, melted butter, and eggs until just combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk gently until just combined. The batter should be lumpy; do not overmix, as this helps create airy, puffy waffles.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Preheat your mini waffle maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Lightly grease if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cook the waffle batter in the preheated waffle maker until the waffles are just underdone or slightly undercooked. They should be set but not fully golden brown. This usually takes about 1-2 minutes per waffle, depending on your waffle maker. Set the partially cooked waffles aside on a wire rack.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the neutral oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
While the oil is heating, prepare the cinnamon sugar coating. In a shallow dish, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Stir well to mix.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Once the oil is at the correct temperature, carefully place 1-2 partially cooked waffles into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for approximately 30 seconds per side, or until they turn a deeper golden brown and become crispy. Use tongs to flip and remove.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Immediately transfer the hot, fried waffles to the cinnamon sugar mixture. Generously coat both sides of each waffle, pressing gently to adhere the sugar. Place the coated waffles back on the wire rack.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Repeat steps 8 and 9 with the remaining waffles. Serve the Eggnog Churro Waffles warm, optionally with maple syrup for dipping.
⏱️ 5 min