Homemade Eggnog Waffles

These Homemade Eggnog Waffles are a comforting breakfast for any holiday morning! Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, organic eggnog infuses rich and creamy flavors of cozy holiday cheer into every square.

If you love making homemade waffles as much as I do, be sure to check out some of my other favorites like Eggless Apple Cinnamon Waffles, Eggless Banana Waffles, Healthy Pumpkin Waffles With Bone Broth, Homemade Malted Milk Waffles, or Buttermilk Pumpkin Waffles.

A Quick Look At The Recipe

• Recipe Name: Homemade Eggnog Waffles
• Ready In: 20 minutes
• Makes: 8 waffles
• Main Ingredients: butter, eggnog, all purpose flour, eggs
• Flavor Profile: warm cloves and nutmeg with holiday eggnog
• Dietary Info: no seed oils
• Difficulty: Easy!
• Why You’ll Love It: tangy, tender golden waffles with eggnog

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Crispy & Fluffy: Crispy edges, fluffy center, these Homemade Eggnog Waffles are just like the classics but all dressed up for Christmas.
• Cozy Spiced: With the addition of eggnog, cloves and nutmeg, these holiday waffles are a warm and cozy treat in every bite.
• Make Ahead: These homemade waffles can be made ahead of time. You can make them the night before, pop the batter in the fridge (cover it) and then just pulled it out when the waffle iron is hot. This makes it incredibly easy to make for Christmas morning!
• Freezer Friendly: You can also make these waffles weeks in advance, freeze them, and reheat in your toaster too!
• High Altitude Tested: All my recipes are also tested at high altitude, so even if you are traveling for the holidays you can make these Homemade Eggnog Waffles anywhere!

Ingredients

• Butter: I use Organic Valley Salted Butter, you can use your favorite.
• Baking Powder: This makes these organic waffles incredibly fluffy. Don't use baking soda as it doesn't have the same effect. Check out Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder for more info on leavening agents.
• Vanilla Bean: I use organic ground vanilla bean for depth of flavor. If you don't have this you can also use vanilla extract.
• Spices: I use a little cloves and nutmeg for cozy spices.
• Eggnog: I use Organic Valley Eggnog, this is what I tested this recipe with. Some eggnogs can vary in flavor and sugar content, so I recommend using this one.

*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.

Tips for Homemade Eggnog Waffles

• Always weigh ingredients for the best results.
• You can use any kind of waffle iron here, Belgium, or regular, I've tested both.
• You can melt the butter in the microwave or over the stovetop, either works.
• You can use a round or square waffle iron, either works. I've made this using both, just depends on the size or shape you want!
• You can make the batter ahead of time, just cover and store in the fridge. Then it's ready to remove on Christmas morning and heat up the waffle iron!
• You can freeze extra waffles in a freezer safe container or zip bag. Just pop in the toaster or air fryer.

How to Make Homemade Eggnog Waffles

1. In a large bowl, add the flour, cane sugar, sea salt, baking powder, vanilla bean, cloves, and nutmeg.

2. Whisk together. 

3. In a small saucepan, add the butter and put over medium heat. As soon as the butter is melted, remove from heat.

4. Add the eggnog, eggs, and melted butter to the flour mixture.

5. Whisk until a smooth batter forms. (This is where you can just cover the bowl with plastic wrap and stick in the fridge for the next morning, or you can make the waffles now. Just let the batter come to room temperature before adding to waffle iron so it can spread out evenly.)

6. Preheat your waffle iron and use 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup batter per waffle (depending on size you want).

7. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or follow the directions for your waffle iron. 

8. Continue until all the batter is gone and then they are ready to serve!

Trouble Shooting

• Soggy Waffles: Steam = crisp killer, so turn up the heat if your waffles are coming out soggy. All waffle irons are a bit different, so find the temperature that works best for yours.
• Sticking: If your homemade waffles are sticking to your waffle iron, then it either wasn't preheated or needs to be greased. I don't ever grease my waffle iron, but yours may need it. So, spray a little bit of cooking spray before adding batter.
• Dense Waffles: If your waffles are very dense and not fluffy, it could be overmixing or expired baking powder, which would cause them not to rise.
• Too Dark: If your waffles are too dark, it could be your setting (so try to lower the heat). Or, your eggnog could have too much sugar. I used Organic Valley whenever I make these, so that's the brand I recommend.

Recipe FAQ's

Serving Ideas

• Add protein with breakfast sausage recipes like Maple Turkey Breakfast Sausages or Homemade Pork Breakfast Sausage Patties.
• Enjoy with Bone Broth Sausage Mushroom Frittata or Fluffy Scrambled Eggs With Sour Cream.
• Add fresh fruit on top like bananas, cranberries, strawberries, raspberries or blueberries.
• Drizzle with Homemade Blueberry Syrup or Brown Butter Butterscotch Sauce.
• Add Homemade Organic Whipped Cream as a topping.

More Holiday Breakfast Ideas

Peppermint Mocha Coffee Cake

Frosted Gingerbread Baked Donuts

Chocolate Peppermint Olive Oil Granola

Spiced Eggnog Babka Buns