How do I get my waffles crispy on the outside?

Be sure to preheat your waffle iron so that it is hot to the touch. Pour the batter into the center of the iron. Let the waffle iron reheat in between making each waffle.

How do I know if my waffles are done?

If your waffle maker does not have a "done" light, you can tell the waffles are done when the steam stops (about 3 to 4 minutes).

Is waffle batter the same as pancake batter?

Waffle batter and pancake batter contain the same essential ingredients, but the ratios are very different. Pumpkin Waffle batter has more sugar, butter, and eggs than pancake batter, making it richer and sweeter.

Pumpkin Waffles

Ingredients

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1 1/2 Cups Bob's Red Mill Unbleached White AP Flour
1 C canned pumpkin (pumpkin puree)
1 1/2 C milk
1/4 C brown sugar
2 tbsp white sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp melted butter
1/8 tsp orange gel food coloring
12 oz bag dark chocolate chips
1/4 c heavy cream

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Instructions

Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and both sugars in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl combine pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, milk, and melted butter and orange food color.
Add liquid mixture to dry mixture and mix just until combined, do not over mix.
Drop 1/4 cup batter into a hot waffle iron and cook 3 minutes until golden brown.
Continue until all waffles have been made, keeping warm in a 200° oven until ready to serve.
In a small sauce pan, combine chocolate chips and cream and combine over low heat until well combined. Do not overheat.
Serve waffles on plate and top with your favorite topping and drizzle with chocolate. We used our favorite granola as a garnish.

Notes

Gluten-Free Waffles : substitute Bob's 1 to 1 Baking Flour for the AP flour, for the best, fluffy texture. Some recipes call for whole wheat flour, but we find this makes the waffles too dense. Check out our Gluten Free Chocolate Waffle recipe.
No Pumpkin Pie Spice? Make your own! Combine 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, and 1/2 tsp allspice.
Alternative milks: we used 2% for this recipe, but you can easily substitute with nut milk of your choice. We like oat milk & almond milk best.
Toppings: we like ours drizzled in chocolate, but you can always use butter, maple syrup, pecans, walnuts, or whipped cream.

Author: Superman Cooks
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: breakfast & brunch
Method: n/a

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 waffles
Calories: 623
Sugar: 38.1 g
Sodium: 871 mg
Fat: 31.4 g
Carbohydrates: 73.6 g
Protein: 11.5 g
Cholesterol: 87.5 mg

Keywords: waffle, pumpkin, spice, fall, Bob's Red Mill, autumn, chocolate, sugar, liège