Eggo-Inspired Heart Waffle Cookies
Indulge in the delightful combination of nostalgia and sweetness with these Eggo-Inspired Heart Waffle Cookies! Perfect for any occasion, these unique cookies are inspired by beloved waffles, resulting in a soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Decorated with a creamy, buttery frosting and a sweet syrup drizzled in a playful 'S' pattern, these heart-shaped cookies are bound to bring joy to your taste buds and a smile to your face. Ideal for sharing with friends at themed parties, they also make fantastic treats for celebrations or casual snacking. Bring the charm of retro waffles into your dessert table and enjoy every bite!
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Servings
63
Calories
21
Ingredients
Ingredients
Granulated Sugar
1 cup (none)
Brown Sugar
1 cup (none)
Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon (none)
Butter
1 cup (softened)
Eggs
4 (none)
All-Purpose Flour
3 cups (none)
Buttermilk
1 cup (mixed with vanilla)
Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon (none)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
Yellow Food Coloring
1 teaspoon (none)
Nonstick Cooking Spray
for greasing (none)
Butter
1 cup (softened for frosting)
Confectioners' Sugar
3 cups (none)
Heavy Whipping Cream
2 tablespoons (none)
Salt
1 teaspoon (none)
Yellow Food Coloring
1 teaspoon (for frosting)
Clear Frosting
1 cup (none)
Brown Sugar
1/4 cup (none)
Soy Sauce
1/2 teaspoon (none)
Maple Extract
1 teaspoon (none)
Brown Food Coloring
1 teaspoon (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your waffle iron by plugging it in.
2
In a stand mixer, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and vanilla extract until combined.
4
In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating between the two. Continue mixing until just combined.
5
Add yellow food coloring gradually until the batter reaches the desired Eggo yellow hue.
6
Depending on the heat of your waffle iron, scoop heaping half cups of batter onto the greased waffle iron. Cook for about 30 seconds or until golden without browning too much. Remove and place on baking sheets.
7
Bake the waffle cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until set and slightly golden.
8
To prepare the buttercream frosting, beat softened butter in a stand mixer until fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, followed by heavy cream, salt, and additional yellow food coloring, mixing until pale and airy.
9
Line a mold made from cardboard and tape with parchment paper, then fill it with the prepared frosting. Freeze until firm.
10
Once set, remove from the mold and slice into 1/8-inch thick butter-shaped pats using a heart-shaped cutout.
11
For the syrup, combine all syrup ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 15-second intervals until the mixture reaches a pourable consistency. Place it in a piping bag with a small circular opening.
12
Drizzle the syrup over the cooled waffle cookies in a fun, continuous 'S' pattern. Allow the cookies to set before serving.
Nutrition Information
3g
Fat
9g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Eggo-Inspired Heart Waffle Cookies?
These are unique heart-shaped cookies inspired by nostalgic waffles, featuring a soft and chewy texture and a syrup drizzle.
What is the inspiration behind this recipe?
The recipe is inspired by beloved Eggo waffles and Stranger Things, aiming to bring a retro waffle charm to dessert tables.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 63 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 3 grams of fat in each serving.
How many carbohydrates are in these cookies?
Each cookie contains 9 grams of carbohydrates.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
What equipment is needed to cook the batter initially?
You will need a waffle iron to cook the batter before finishing the cookies in the oven.
How is the yellow Eggo color achieved?
Yellow food coloring is added gradually to the batter until the desired Eggo yellow hue is reached.
How long do the waffles cook in the waffle iron?
They should cook for about 30 seconds or until they are golden without browning too much.
How long do the waffle cookies need to bake in the oven?
The cookies should be baked for 10 minutes until they are set and slightly golden.
What are the components of the buttercream frosting?
The frosting consists of softened butter, confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, salt, and yellow food coloring.
How are the butter-shaped pats created?
Frosting is filled into a parchment-lined cardboard mold, frozen until firm, and then sliced into 1/8-inch thick heart-shaped pieces.
What ingredients make up the cookie syrup?
The syrup is made from clear frosting, brown sugar, soy sauce, maple extract, and brown food coloring.
Why is soy sauce used in the syrup?
Soy sauce is included in the syrup mixture to add depth of color and flavor.
How should the syrup be heated?
Heat the syrup ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals until pourable.
What pattern is used to drizzle the syrup?
The syrup is drizzled over the cookies in a playful and continuous 'S' pattern.
How many eggs are required for this recipe?
This recipe requires 4 eggs.
What type of flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 cups of All-Purpose Flour.
Can I use a stand mixer for this recipe?
Yes, a stand mixer is recommended for creaming the sugars and butter as well as making the frosting.
What is the protein content of these cookies?
Each cookie provides 1 gram of protein.
Are these cookies suitable for themed parties?
Yes, they are ideal for themed parties, celebrations, or casual snacking.
How many total ingredients are used in this recipe?
There are 21 ingredients in total for the cookies, frosting, and syrup.
What kind of sugar is needed for the batter?
The batter requires both granulated sugar and brown sugar.
What liquid is mixed with the vanilla extract?
The vanilla extract is mixed with buttermilk before being added to the batter.
What should be used to grease the waffle iron?
Nonstick cooking spray should be used to grease the waffle iron.
What size batter scoop is recommended for the waffle iron?
Use heaping half cups of batter for each waffle session.
Does this recipe include salt?
Yes, salt is used in the cookie batter, the buttercream frosting, and the overall preparation.
What is the purpose of the heavy whipping cream?
Heavy whipping cream is used to help reach the desired consistency for the buttercream frosting.
What extract provides the waffle flavor in the syrup?
Maple extract is used in the syrup to provide that classic waffle flavor.
Should the cookies be warm when drizzling the syrup?
No, the syrup should be drizzled over the cookies once they have cooled.