Grandmas Waffle Cookies – The Delish Recipe

These waffle-inspired cookies are a nostalgic treat that will transport you back to grandma’s kitchen.

Crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, they’re made with love and loaded with sweet and salty flavors, plus a bonus of melted chocolate and crunchy walnuts – if you’re feeling extra fancy!

Ready Time

1 hrs 15 mins

Yields

10 servings

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup white granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 tsp pure vanilla extract, 2 cups chopped walnuts (optional), 24 oz semisweet chocolate chips.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Set aside. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix. If using walnuts, fold them into the dough at this stage.

Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a few chocolate chips into the top of each cookie.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the cookies are cool, melt the remaining chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth. Dip the top of each cookie into the melted chocolate, or use a spatula to spread a small amount of chocolate on top of each cookie.

Let the chocolate set before serving.

Notes

Use a high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. If using walnuts, toast them in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant, to bring out their flavor.

To ensure the cookies don’t spread too much, make sure the butter is at room temperature and the eggs are fresh.

Don’t overbake, as the cookies will continue to set after removing from the oven. For a crisper cookie, bake for 14 minutes, and for a chewier cookie, bake for 12 minutes.

Chill the dough for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months if you want to prepare the dough ahead of time.