Gather the Ingredients
Before you begin making waffle iron cookies, you will need to gather all the necessary ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (or any other mix-ins of your choice)
Preheat the Waffle Iron
Next, you’ll want to preheat your waffle iron. Just like making waffles, a hot waffle iron is necessary for getting the cookies to cook evenly and achieve that delicious crispy texture. Turn on your waffle iron and let it preheat while you prepare the cookie dough.
Prepare the Cookie Dough
To prepare the cookie dough, start by combining the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk them together until they are well combined. In a separate larger bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies.
Once the dough is mixed, fold in the chocolate chips or any other mix-ins of your choice. This is a great opportunity to get creative and customize your cookie flavors.
Cook the Cookies
Now it’s time to cook the cookies! Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop scoops of dough onto the preheated waffle iron. Be sure not to overfill the iron, as the cookies will spread and could overflow.
Cook the cookies for about 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. The exact cooking time may vary depending on your waffle iron, so keep an eye on them as they cook.
Once the cookies are cooked, carefully remove them from the waffle iron using a spatula. They will be quite soft when they first come off the iron, so allow them to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes to firm up.
Enjoy Your Waffle Iron Cookies!
Once the cookies have cooled slightly, they are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them warm with a glass of milk or let them cool completely for a crispier texture. Waffle iron cookies are a unique twist on classic cookies and are sure to be a hit with friends and family.
Experiment with different mix-ins and flavors to find your favorite combination. Whether you prefer chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, or even spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, the possibilities are endless with waffle iron cookies.
