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Waffle Cookies with Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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Delight in these crisp and buttery waffle cookies topped with a luscious homemade buttercream frosting. Perfectly patterned with a traditional waffle grid, these cookies offer a tender crumb with a sweet, creamy finish, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (3 sticks), softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick), softened
  • 3 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp. milk
  • Maple syrup, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the unsalted butter and both sugars until the mixture is fluffy and light. This step helps incorporate air into the dough for a tender texture. You can also use a hand mixer in a large bowl if a stand mixer is not available.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. This creates a smooth, well-mixed batter.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This helps distribute the leavening agents evenly throughout the flour.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Scoop and Shape Cookies: Using a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Flatten each dough ball gently with a spatula. Using a wooden or metal skewer, press criss-cross indentations into each cookie to create the signature waffle pattern.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 23-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. This ensures a crisp exterior with a soft interior.
  8. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare Buttercream Frosting: In a clean stand mixer bowl, beat the salted butter, confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract, and milk together until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with a little more milk or sugar if necessary.
  10. Frost the Cookies: Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, place a dollop of frosting on each cooled cookie. Finally, drizzle with maple syrup for added sweetness and a touch of elegance.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and smoother frosting.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone mats for easy removal and cleanup.
  • The criss-cross indentations help the cookies bake evenly and create the classic waffle cookie look.
  • Maple syrup drizzle is optional but adds a lovely flavor contrast to the sweet buttercream.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.

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