Description
These Chocolate Waffle Cookies combine the crispiness of waffles with rich chocolate flavors to create a delightful treat perfect for parties or everyday indulgence. Crispy on the edges and soft in the center, these cookies are dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate and can be garnished with colorful toppings for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Cookie Batter
- 16 tbsp (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Chocolate Topping
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
- Optional: colored sugars, dragees, or additional chocolate for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron: Begin by preheating your waffle iron to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the cookies.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Mix dry ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, and kosher salt, then gradually add this to the wet ingredients. Stir until the batter is uniform with no dry streaks.
- Cook the waffle cookies: Grease the preheated waffle iron lightly. Spoon heaping teaspoons of the batter onto the iron, depending on its size you can bake 2 to 4 cookies at a time. Close the iron and cook for 2-5 minutes, or until the edges are crispy but the centers remain soft. Timing may vary depending on your specific waffle iron.
- Continue baking: Carefully remove the cooked waffle cookies and repeat the greasing and baking process with the remaining batter.
- Prepare the chocolate topping: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth, about 2 minutes total.
- Dip the cookies: Once the waffle cookies have cooled, dip the underside of each into the melted chocolate. Optionally, sprinkle with colored sugars, dragees, or extra chocolate to decorate.
- Set and serve: Place the dipped cookies on parchment or wax paper until the chocolate topping hardens. Serve and enjoy your chocolate waffle cookies!
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the power and heat distribution of your waffle iron for best texture.
- Use Dutch-process cocoa powder for a richer, smoother chocolate flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Get creative with toppings such as crushed nuts, sprinkles, or sea salt instead of colored sugars or dragees.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
