Homemade Mini Pumpkin Waffles

https://ninth.recipes/recipes/homemade-mini-pumpkin-waffles

Ingredients

1 1 / 2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 / 2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 / 4 teaspoons ground nutmeg

1 / 2 teaspoons salt

3 / 4 cups pumpkin purée

1 cup milk

1 large egg

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

Step 1

Preheat your mini waffle maker. If it doesn't have an indicator light, wait at least 5 minutes so it's piping hot.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix! A few small lumps are fine; overmixing makes the waffles tough.

Step 4

Lightly grease the iron with cooking spray. Pour about 2 to 3 tablespoons of batter into the center of the iron. Close the lid and cook for 3–4 minutes. Wait until the steam stops coming out of the sides of the iron; that's the best sign they are done.

Step 5

Place finished waffles on a wire rack in a 200°F oven to keep them crisp while you finish the rest of the batter.

What makes this dish special?

These waffles are special because they bridge the gap between a healthy breakfast and a decadent treat. Unlike pancakes, which are soft throughout, the high sugar and moisture content in pumpkin puree caramelizes against the waffle iron, creating a shatter-crisp exterior and a moist, cake-like interior. Using a mini waffle maker (like a Dash) creates more surface area for that crunch, making them perfect for "brunch boards" or freezing for quick weekday mornings.