Chocolate Waffle Cookies

My dad has always been great in the kitchen. Whether he’s whipping up a multi-course breakfast or turning out his classic ketchup-garnished meatloaf, you’re never far from delicious, hearty food when he is around. He tends to leave the sweeter recipes to my mom…that is, except for these chocolate waffle cookies. Whenever we attend a family gathering, the nieces and nephews always clamor for my dad’s special chocolate waffle cookies. Even when he makes a triple batch, there’s hardly a crumb left by the end of the gathering.

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Prepared on a standard-size waffle iron, these chocolate waffle cookies are simple, delicious, and easily customizable. (And since they don’t require an oven, they’re an easy recipe for unconventional locations – from dorms, to RVs, to backstage at a concert.) The final product resembles the fluffiest of brownies, replete with chocolate chips. They are a nice balance between edge pieces and center pieces, offering only a slightly crisp exterior with a lusciously soft middle. My recipe is adapted from one passed down in my dad’s family for generations; considering the popularity around our house, the tradition is sure to continue for generations to come.

Ingredients

You do need a few pantry staples to make these chocolate waffle cookies: flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla. You’ll also need some refrigerated items, though it’s limited to eggs & butter. A pinch of instant coffee adds an extra layer of flavor to these already excellent cookies. Depending on your choice of topping, you may need powdered sugar, packaged frosting, or – my personal preference – the maple coffee glaze found here.

How to make chocolate waffle cookies

Start by melting your butter in the microwave. Once it has melted, mix in one teaspoon of instant coffee and allow it to dissolve. While the coffee is steeping in your butter, prepare the rest of your ingredients. (You don’t want the butter to be too hot when you prepare the rest of your batter.)

Cream together butter and sugar. Stir in eggs one at a time, beating vigorously. You are welcome to use either an electric mixer or good old-fashioned elbow grease; just make sure you are aggressive with your beating! All of your cookies’ rise comes from this crucial step.

Next, stir in your cocoa powder, vanilla and salt. Slowly stir the flour into your chocolate batter. Once it has been incorporated, fold in your chocolate chips.

Bake these chocolate waffle cookies as you would prepare waffles. Place approximately ½ cup of batter in waffle maker and close the lid. Open the lid and remove cookies once the steam stops.

Once you have transferred your baked chocolate waffle cookies to a piece of wax paper, cut them in quarters and allow them to cool. Once they have cooled somewhat, dust them with powdered sugar or top them with your favorite icing.

My new favorite topping for these chocolate waffle cookies is the maple coffee glaze we normally use for cinnamon rolls. This glaze (or any thin icing) works best when applied using the dip method. Pouring icing over the cookies causes it to pool excessively in the compartments of the waffle. By immersing the cookies in icing, you get a uniform coating over the entire cookie that adds flavor but doesn’t disrupt the mouthfeel.

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