Description
Fluffy Halloween waffles styled like candy corn. Bright layers, white-chocolate dip, and kid-friendly fun. Simple steps. Party vibes for a cozy October morning.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups buttermilk pancake mix (spooned and leveled)
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, separated
1 ¼ cup half and half
3 tbsp salted butter, melted
Orange gel food coloring
Yellow gel food coloring
6–8 oz melting white chocolate wafers
Maple syrup (optional)
Optional: whipped cream, candy eyes, sprinkles, chocolate drizzle
Instructions
1. Preheat waffle iron to medium and grease lightly.
2. Whisk pancake mix and sugar in a large bowl.
3. Beat egg white to soft peaks (2–4 minutes).
4. Whisk egg yolk, half and half, and melted butter into dry mix until smooth.
5. Fold in whipped egg white gently.
6. Divide batter into two bowls; tint one orange and the other yellow.
7. Pour ~¼ cup orange batter in center of iron; add ~⅓ cup yellow around it.
8. Cook 3–5 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
9. Cut waffle into 4 wedges for candy-corn shape.
10. Melt white chocolate; dip pointed ends and let set on parchment.
11. Serve plain or with maple syrup; add candy eyes or drizzle if you like.
Notes
Make-ahead: Cool on a rack; refrigerate 3 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in toaster.
Color tips: Gel colors keep batter thick and vibrant.
Allergy swaps: Use gluten-free pancake mix; use dairy-free milk and vegan butter for dairy-free.
Serving idea: Pair with fun Halloween drinks like Monster Face Smoothies (ketoatmeal.com/halloween-monster-face-smoothies-recipe/).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wedges
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 380
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 45