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These chocolate waffles are a fun, kid-friendly breakfast treat with a lightly crisp exterior and a soft, cakey center. Melted unsweetened chocolate adds rich flavor without making the waffles overly sweet, leaving plenty of room for toppings like whipped cream, fruit, or syrup.
They mix up quickly with simple pantry ingredients, and the batter comes together in just a few minutes. Whether you serve them for a weekend breakfast, dessert-style waffles, or a special holiday morning, they’re a delicious twist on the classic.
Make two or three batches and freeze extras—reheat them in the toaster or skillet.
What You’ll Like About These Waffles
Quick to make. The batter comes together in minutes—perfect for busy mornings.
Chocolate flavor kids love. Mild yet rich enough for chocolate lovers of all ages.
Versatile serving options. Enjoy with fruit, whipped cream, ice cream, or your favorite syrup.
Ingredient Notes
- Unsweetened chocolate: Provides a rich cocoa flavor without extra sweetness.
- Butter: Melts with the chocolate and adds moisture and tenderness.
- Flour: All-purpose flour helps the waffles hold their structure while staying soft.
- Sugar: Lightly sweetens the batter without overpowering the chocolate.
- Baking powder: Ensures lift and a lightly crisp exterior.
- Egg: Adds structure and helps the waffles brown evenly.
- Milk: Thins the batter to the right consistency for a waffle iron.
- Vanilla: Enhances the chocolate flavor and rounds out the sweetness.
Steps to Make Chocolate Waffles
- Preheat the waffle iron to a medium heat setting.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together and let cool slightly.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until blended.
- Cook the batter in the preheated waffle iron until set and lightly crisp.
Pro Tip:
For the crispiest waffles, let the melted chocolate and butter mixture cool slightly before adding it to the batter. Cooler batter thickens a bit, helping the waffles develop a better crust in the waffle iron.
Recipe Variations
- Chocolate chip waffles. Fold a handful of mini chocolate chips into the batter.
- Mocha waffles. Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of espresso powder to intensify the chocolate.
- Nutty version. Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
- Dessert style. Top with ice cream, hot fudge, caramel, or berry sauce.
- Double chocolate. Replace some of the flour with cocoa powder for a darker, richer waffle.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries for a breakfast treat.
- Pair with vanilla ice cream for a fun dessert-style waffle.
- Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce or caramel sauce.
- Choose powdered sugar for a simple, elegant finish.
How to Store
Refrigerate: Store cooled waffles in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster or warm oven to restore crispness.
Freeze: Arrange waffles in a single layer to freeze, then transfer to freezer bags for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Toast or bake frozen waffles until heated through and crisp at the edges.
Chocolate Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 6 tbsp butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp fine salt
- 5 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ⅓ cups milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, ice cream, chocolate sauce, or caramel sauce (optional), for serving
Instructions
- Turn the waffle iron to medium heat setting and preheat.
- Melt the butter and chocolate together in a bowl or double boiler over simmering water, or in the microwave. Set aside.2 ounces unsweetened chocolate | 6 tbsp butter
- In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.2 cups all-purpose flour | 1/2 tsp fine salt | 5 tbsp sugar | 1 tbsp baking powder
- In another bowl, whisk the egg with the milk and vanilla extract. Add the chocolate and butter mixture and blend well.2 large eggs | 1 1/3 cups milk | 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Add the chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients; mix well.
- Add about 3/4 cup of batter to the hot waffle iron and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes. Serve waffles with whipped cream or ice cream and chocolate sauce or caramel sauce.Whipped cream, ice cream, chocolate sauce, or caramel sauce (optional)
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
