Ingredients
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour (250g)
- ⅓ cup White Granulated Sugar (66g)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1½ cups Milk (360ml)
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ⅓ cup Butter, melted (75g)
- 10 Oreo Cookies, broken up
- 20 Oreo Cookies, to place on top of the waffles before closing the machine
For Serving (Optional):
- ½ cup Chocolate, melted (85g)
- 4 Oreo Cookies, broken up
Instructions
1. Preheat Your Waffle Iron
Before you start mixing your ingredients, set your waffle iron to preheat. This ensures that it’s ready when your batter is all set to go. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the proper temperature settings.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, sift the all-purpose flour to ensure it’s free from lumps. Add the sugar, salt, and baking powder. Stir everything together until it’s well combined.
3. Add Wet Ingredients
To the dry mixture, add the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Use a whisk or spoon to gently mix the ingredients into a smooth batter. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough waffles. A few lumps are perfectly fine!
4. Add the Oreos
Take 10 Oreo cookies and break them into smaller pieces. Add them into the batter and fold them in with a spatula, distributing the Oreo chunks evenly throughout the mixture.
5. Grease the Waffle Iron
Once your waffle iron is heated, grease it with oil or spray it with non-stick spray. Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for greasing the iron to avoid any waffle mishaps.
6. Pour the Batter & Add Extra Oreos
Pour an even amount of batter onto the preheated waffle iron, depending on the size of your waffle maker. Before closing the lid, place two whole Oreo cookies on top of the batter. This will give the waffles that extra Oreo touch that everyone will love.
7. Cook the Waffles
Close the waffle iron and cook the waffles for about 3-5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp. Be sure not to open the waffle iron too early. The key is to wait for the steam to subside before checking, as this means the waffles are fully cooked and crispy.
8. Serve & Enjoy
Once your waffles are ready, carefully remove them from the waffle iron. Drizzle them with melted chocolate and sprinkle broken-up Oreo cookies on top for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- Measure the Flour Properly: Be sure to measure your flour correctly to avoid a dense batter. Use the spoon and level method or weigh the flour on a food scale for the best accuracy. This ensures your waffles come out light and fluffy.
- Grease Your Waffle Iron: Don’t skip greasing your waffle iron! Whether you use non-stick spray or oil, this step is crucial for preventing the waffles from sticking and making them easy to remove once they’re done.
- Don’t Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in dense waffles. Mix just until the ingredients are incorporated, and remember that a few lumps are perfectly okay.
- Resist Peeking: It’s tempting to open your waffle maker early, but be patient! Opening it too soon can disrupt the cooking process. Wait until the steam has died down before checking the waffles to get that perfect golden-brown crispiness.
- Substitute Ingredients: You can easily tweak the recipe to fit your preferences. Try using almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free option, or swap the eggs for a flax egg if you want to make it egg-free. You can even substitute the vanilla extract with a different flavor, such as almond or hazelnut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes