Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened2 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons 2% milkWAFFLES:2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg4 large eggs, separated2 cups buttermilk1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup molasses2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation
Beat first four ingredients until smooth; gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar, then milk. Cover and set aside.
Preheat Belgian waffle maker. Whisk together first eight waffle ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk, melted butter, molasses and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gently fold into batter. Bake waffles according to manufacturers’ directions. Drizzle with icing.
