How To Make Brownies in a Waffle Iron

  • July 13, 2009
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Is your waffle iron collecting dust? Plug it back in and use it like never before by whipping up a batch of brownies.

You Will Need

  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp. water
  • 1/2 tsp. instant-coffee grounds or 2 tbsp. brewed coffee
  • 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • A waffle iron
  • A saucepan
  • 1/4 c. chopped nuts
  • An electric mixer
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Powdered sugar, frosting, or ice cream
How To Make Brownies in a Waffle Iron: Preheat iron

Step 1: Preheat iron

Plug in and preheat your waffle iron on its low setting.

How To Make Brownies in a Waffle Iron: Melt butter

Step 2: Melt butter

Melt the butter and chocolate in the saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until the mixture is evenly melted. Take it off the range and allow it to come to warm room temperature.

How To Make Brownies in a Waffle Iron: Mix ingredients

Step 3: Mix ingredients

In a medium bowl mix the eggs, sugar, water, and coffee with a whisk or electric mixer until just combined. Add the cooled chocolate and butter and mix again. Then, add the flour, salt, and nuts, if using, and beat until all the white streaks in the batter have disappeared.

How To Make Brownies in a Waffle Iron: Spoon in batter

Step 4: Spoon in batter

Open your heated waffle iron and plop a few rounded spoonfuls of brownie batter in the middle, letting it spread to the sides. Make sure to cover the iron surface and evenly.

If your brownies are sticking to the hot waffle iron, apply some cooking spray first.

How To Make Brownies in a Waffle Iron: Cook brownies

Step 5: Cook brownies

Close the waffle iron and let cook for three to four minutes. When the edges begin to crisp, your brownies are good and ready.

How To Make Brownies in a Waffle Iron: Remove brownies and enjoy

Step 6: Remove brownies and enjoy

Remove the waffle brownies with a fork and let cool for 2 minutes. Top your treat with powdered sugar, frosting, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

An Atlantic City bar created the world’s first $1,000 brownie, topped with Italian hazelnuts and edible gold powder, and served with a vintage port.

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Comments (7)

nonstopchatterbox96

yuM!!!

over 2 years ago by nonstopchatterbox96

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goodtimes

has anyone tried this before?

over 2 years ago by goodtimes

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shrimpydoodle

can you do this with pre-made brownie mix instead of making the batter?

over 2 years ago by shrimpydoodle

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lorishe09

of course!

over 2 years ago by lorishe09

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HeatherM

Awesome! And really well done!

over 2 years ago by HeatherM

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MegT

Check this video out on Serious Eats! http://www.seriouseats.com/2009/07/video-how-to-make-brownies-in-a-waffle-iron.html

over 2 years ago by MegT

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bnvfilms

I am so going to try this when I have a chance

about 1 year ago by bnvfilms

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