Hot Chocolate Mini Waffle Dessert
A Nostalgic Chocolate Waffle Recipe That Does It All
This Chocolate Waffle Recipe lives up to its name by being endlessly adaptable.
Serve it warm with syrup for a comforting breakfast, dress it up with ice cream and chocolate sauce for an easy waffle sundae dessert, or turn it into a festive treat with whipped cream and a touch of edible gold for New Year’s Eve.
With one simple batter, this recipe moves effortlessly from everyday indulgence to special-occasion star, making it a keeper you’ll reach for again and again.
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Blog Index:
1. 🍴 A Retro Bite of History
2. Frequently Asked Questions
3. Step by step instructions
4. Fun vintage serving tips
5. Retro shopping
6. Closing words
🍴 A Retro Bite of History
Fun fact: Waffles became a popular dessert base in mid-century America when home waffle irons took off in the 1950s and turning them into sundaes was an easy way to dress up a simple waffle for company ice cream, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream made it feel like a diner-style treat without much extra work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make chocolate waffles ahead of time?
Yes. Chocolate waffles can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to two days or frozen for longer storage. Reheat them in a toaster or oven to bring back their crisp edges.
Do chocolate waffles taste very sweet?
Not overly. Chocolate waffles are usually lightly sweet with a cocoa flavor, making them perfect for both dessert toppings like ice cream and whipped cream or simple classics like butter and maple syrup.
What toppings go best with chocolate waffles?
Chocolate waffles pair beautifully with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge or chocolate sauce, whipped cream, fresh berries, or even just butter and maple syrup for a simple, comforting option.
Retro New Year’s Eve Dessert Recipe
Step by step instructions
Hot Chocolate Mini Waffle Dessert
Hot Chocolate Waffles
Era: 1970s
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: About 2 minutes per waffle
Yields: 8 waffles
Ingredients
2 cups Buttermilk Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1½ tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup 2% or nonfat milk
¾ cup water
Suggested Toppings
Marshmallow spread
Chocolate syrup
Syrup
Instructions
Preheat a mini waffle iron and lightly grease if needed.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed. Microwave for 30 seconds, or until warm. Stir again to fully combine.
Add the cocoa mixture and water to the waffle mix. Stir gently until large lumps disappear. Do not overmix. If the batter is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of water to loosen.
Pour slightly less than ¼ cup of batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Close lid and cook until the indicator light turns off or waffles are set.
Serve warm and top as desired.
Dessert Serving Idea
Top waffles with vanilla ice cream, Hershey’s chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and sprinkles or finish with a light dusting of edible gold dust for a playful retro New Year’s Eve waffle sundae dessert.
Let waffles cool briefly on a wire rack before serving. For best texture, toast each waffle just before serving.
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Fun vintage serving tips
1. Ice Cream Parlor Style
Serve warm waffles topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, and a maraschino cherry. Add a paper straw or a long-handled spoon on the side for full soda-fountain charm.
2. Pajama Breakfast Night
Stack waffles on a platter, dust lightly with powdered sugar, and serve alongside mugs of hot cocoa or coffee. Perfect for cozy evenings, sleepovers, or a throwback “breakfast for dinner” moment.
3. Dessert Bar Cart Twist
Cut waffles into quarters and serve on small plates or cocktail napkins with little bowls of marshmallow spread, chocolate syrup, and sprinkles. It feels like a 1970s dessert party without any fuss.
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Closing words
Whether served simply with syrup as a cozy chocolate waffle or dressed up for dessert with ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce, these hot chocolate waffles are wonderfully versatile.
They’re just as at home on a quiet weekend morning as they are on a festive New Year’s Eve table finished with whipped cream and a light dusting of edible gold for a touch of retro sparkle!
If you’re ready to keep the nostalgia going, don’t forget to join my Retro Recipe Club for more mid-century favorites!
