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    Published: Apr 20, 2021 · Last Modified: Sep 5, 2022 by kelsey

    Waffle Cookies

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    These chocolate Waffle Cookies with fudgy buttercream are soft, fun to make and ohhh so delicious!

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    A chocolate waffle cookie on a plate topped with chocolate frosting.

    You know that feeling when you're mixing up a batch of cookies and DREADING the waiting game in the oven? I'm impatient, so I totally get it....and when I want dessert, I want it now! 🙂 Well good news is, these cookies only "bake" for a couple minutes, thanks to the handy dandy waffle maker!

    Let the cool and frost with buttercream or enjoy them hot off the "press!" Orrrr....spread buttercream on a hot cookie and enjoy the melty, fudgy mess, because #Impatience.

    How do you make Waffle Cookies?

    1. Cream the butter and sugar in a stand mixer
    2. Combine the dry ingredients
    3. Add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture and stir until combined
    4. Scoop the batter by rounded tablespoons
    5. Place batter onto a hot waffle iron (I use a nonstick waffle maker, so no grease is needed)
    6. Let cook for 1-2 minutes or until the center is done
    7. Let the cookies cool, then make frosting and top with sprinkles, if desired!
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    dry ingredients mixed together in a bowl
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    combined wet and dry ingredients
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    a scoop of batter in a metal scooper.
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    scoops of cookie dough on a waffle iron
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    finished cookies on the waffle iron.
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    How to top Waffle Cookies

    These cookies are pretty and absolutely delicious as-is! However, adding toppings can be fun too!! Here are a couple recommendations!

    • Sprinkles! Chocolate sprinkles, colored sprinkles, holiday sprinkles, edible glitter....whatever you've got!
    • Mini Chocolate Chips! If you're a chocolate lover, I know you'll appreciate a little extra chocolate on top!
    • Peanut Butter! I love swirling a little bit of peanut butter into the frosting....who doesn't love choc + PB?!
    • Dried marshmallows, chopped nuts, a swirl of Nutella, and the list goes on and on! Be creative 🙂
    Rows of chocolate waffle cookies frosted and decorated with chocolate chips or sprinkled.

    Can these cookies be frozen?

    Yes! You can freeze these before or after frosting them! Freeze in a tightly-sealed container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Simply thaw on the counter for a bit to thaw and enjoy!

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    an over head view of decorated waffle cookies.

    Other delicious frosted cookies....

    • You can never go wrong with a classic buttercream-frosted Cut-Out Sugar Cookie!
    • Frosted Apple Cookies!! Yes, apples most certainly DO belong in cookies....especially when topped with a cream cheese frosting!
    • These buttery Spritz Cookies are so good, you'll make them for any and every holiday!
    a chocolate waffle cookie being held with a bite out of it.

    Get the Waffle Cookies recipe below or PIN IT for later!

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    Waffle Cookies

    Author:Kelsey
    These chocolate Waffle Cookies with fudgy buttercream are soft, fun to make and ohhh so delicious!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Servings 28 cookies

    Equipment

    • Waffle Maker

    Ingredients
      

    Cookies

    • 1 c salted butter
    • 1 ½ c sugar
    • 4 eggs
    • 2 c flour
    • ½ c cocoa powder
    • 1 pinch salt

    Fudgy Buttercream

    • ½ c salted butter
    • 2 c powdered sugar
    • ¼ c cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 tablespoon milk
    • Sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, other toppings optional

    Instructions
     

    For the Cookies

    • Cream the butter and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer.
    • Beat in the eggs.
    • In a bowl, combine the flour and cocoa powder; add to the butter/sugar/egg mixture.
    • Mix until well-combined.
    • Heat a non-stick waffle iron.
    • Scoop the dough onto the waffle iron and close.
    • Let bake for 1 minute and check the cookies. If the edges are still soft and gooey, let it cook a bit longer.
    • Once cooked, remove to a wire rack to cool.

    Make the Frosting & Add Toppings

    • Add butter to the bowl of a stand mixer; mix until smooth.
    • Add remaining ingredients and stir slowly until combined.
    • Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
    • Increase the speed and beat the frosting until light and fluffy, adding an additional 1-2 teaspoon milk, if needed.
    • Spread the frosting over the cooled cookies and top with mini chocolate chips or sprinkles, if desired.
    Keyword buttercream, cookies
    Tried this recipe?Follow me at @dancearoundthekitchen.kelsey and let me know how you liked it!

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