# What You Need:
→ Waffle Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
07 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 3 large eggs
11 - 1¾ cups milk
12 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
13 - ¼ cup unsulphured molasses
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings & Decorations
15 - 1 cup whipped cream
16 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
17 - 1 cup assorted holiday candies (gumdrops, chocolate buttons, etc.)
18 - ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
19 - ½ cup chocolate chips
20 - ½ cup small pretzel sticks
21 - ½ cup sliced strawberries
22 - ½ cup banana slices
23 - ¼ cup maple syrup
24 - ¼ cup powdered sugar
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, molasses, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron. Pour approximately ½ cup of batter per waffle onto the iron and cook until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - Arrange waffles on a serving platter. Present toppings and decorations buffet-style for assembling and decorating edible gingerbread waffle houses.
07 - Serve immediately, optionally dusting with powdered sugar and drizzling maple syrup over the waffles.
