Description
Enjoy a spooky twist on breakfast with these Dark Chocolate Marshmallow Halloween Waffles, featuring rich cocoa-infused batter studded with semi-sweet chocolate chunks and topped with festive Halloween-themed marshmallow Peeps. Perfect for a fun and indulgent fall morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup dark cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs, separated (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins and Toppings
- 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- Halloween-themed marshmallow Peeps (pumpkins, ghosts, etc.)
Instructions
- Prepare the Waffle Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, dark cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with buttermilk, vegetable or canola oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in 2 to 3 additions, stirring lightly each time to blend. Be careful not to overmix to keep the waffles tender.
- Add Chocolate Chunks: Fold in the finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate gently into the batter to distribute evenly.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- Fold in Egg Whites: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the waffle batter to maintain airiness without deflating the mixture.
- Preheat and Grease Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron and grease it according to the manufacturer’s instructions to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Pour batter onto the waffle iron and cook until waffles are crisp and cooked through; cooking times will vary depending on your waffle maker model.
- Add Marshmallow Peeps: Immediately top hot waffles with Halloween-themed marshmallow Peeps. For layered waffles, allow them to cool completely before adding Peeps to avoid melting.
- Serve: Serve the waffles right away for a gooey, festive treat. If needed, reheat waffles in a 200°F oven for a few minutes to soften the marshmallows before serving.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs and buttermilk help create a lighter batter.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to avoid dense waffles.
- Use a non-stick spray or brush oil on the waffle iron to easily release waffles.
- Allow waffles to cool completely before adding marshmallow Peeps if stacking to prevent melting.
- Reheat leftover waffles at low oven temperature to soften marshmallows for best texture.
