Pumpkin Spice Waffles Chocolate Web (Printer View)

Pumpkin-spiced waffles with chocolate webs make a flavorful, festive treat for breakfast or brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Wet Ingredients

10 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
11 - 3/4 cup pumpkin purée
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Chocolate Web

15 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
16 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or neutral oil

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
02 - Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin purée, eggs, oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined; do not overmix.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron. Portion about 1/2 cup batter per waffle onto the hot iron. Cook until golden and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
06 - Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Transfer melted chocolate to a piping bag or sandwich bag with a small tip snipped off.
07 - Arrange waffles on plates. Pipe melted chocolate in a spiral over each, then drag a toothpick from the center outward at intervals to create a web pattern.
08 - Serve immediately, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or topped with whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses easy-to-find pantry ingredients and leftover canned pumpkin
  • Packs classic pumpkin spice flavors with an extra fragrant boost from cinnamon ginger and nutmeg
  • Kid-friendly hands-on piping chocolate turns breakfast into an edible craft
  • Waffles freeze beautifully for make-ahead brunch
02 -
  • High in cozy seasonal spices
  • Freezes and reheats so well for busy mornings
  • Fun edible way for kids to practice artistic skills
  • Pumpkin purée adds vitamin A and color without being overwhelming
03 -
  • Always preheat your waffle iron completely for extra-crispy results
  • Do not overmix the batter to preserve fluffy texture
  • Let little ones help with the web design they will feel so proud
  • For melty chocolate that pipes smoothly add a teaspoon of oil and do not overheat
  • Freshly ground spices really take these waffles to the next level I promise you will taste the difference
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