Christmas Tree Waffles

These Christmas Waffles make everyone smile on Christmas morning. The waffle batter is made from scratch and add in green food coloring for a fun and festive breakfast idea.

The kids can add the favorite sprinkles and toppings to make them their own. These waffles are quick and easy to make and taste delicious too. Surprise the kids this holiday season with these delicious Christmas Tree Waffles.

They are even delicious served as a dessert.

How to Decorate Christmas Tree Waffles

There are many ways to decorate these delicious tree shape Waffles. We even like using these toppings when making Gingerbread Waffles.

• Sprinkles
• Maple Syrup
• Powdered Sugar
• M&M’s
• Mini Chocolate Chips
• Chopped Fruits
• Drizzle Melted Chocolate

Ingredients

For the full recipe and ingredients, scroll to see the recipe card.

How to Make Christmas Tree Waffles

Step 1 – Add the ½ cup of butter and milk to a large microwave safe mixing bowl.  Heat in 30 second intervals, whisking after each interval, just until the butter is melted and combined.  Stir in the vanilla extract and set aside.

Step 2 – Let the milk mixture cool.  Then whisk in the egg whites and yolks, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until just combined.  There will be some lumps in the batter.  Be careful not to over mix.  

Step 3 – Add in the green food coloring until the batter is a bright green color.  Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.

Step 4 – Preheat a waffle iron while the batter is resting.  Pour the batter into the hot waffle iron and cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions.  Continue this process until all the batter is used.

Step 5 – Cut the waffles into 4 pieces and form the pieces to form a Christmas tree on the serving plates. 

Step 6 – Use a star cookie cutter to make a star topper out of banana slices.  Place the star on top of the trees on the plates. Serve topped with syrup and sprinkles for the ornaments then serve this fun treat.

Recipe Tips

• Waffle Batter – If the batter is too thick, gradually add in more milk until the batter is a thinner consistency.
• Melt Butter – Melt butter and milk together in microwave. Slowly melt the butter so it does not burn.
• Mixing Waffle Mix – Allow milk to cool and then mix in the dry ingredients.
• Green Food Coloring – Add the green food coloring so that it is a vibrant green color.
• Christmas Tree Star – You can use different types of fruit to make the star to top the waffles. Use a cookie cutter start to cut a start out of a banana, mango or even strawberries.
• Cooking Spray – Spray the waffle make with cooking spray before pouring waffle batter. This helps for it to not to stick to the waffle maker.
• Waffle Iron – Make sure that the waffler maker is set on the lowest setting so that the waffles do not turn brown while they are cooking. 

How to Make Christmas Tree Waffles with a Square Waffle Maker

If all you have is a square waffle maker, you can still make these Christmas Tree Waffle Recipe. Once the waffles have been cooked, cut the square waffles diagonally to create a triangle.

Then stack the triangle waffles, serve and enjoy.

What is the Best Food Coloring to use?

To create a vibrate green color waffles, use gel food coloring. Regular food coloring is watered down and you will need a lot more of it.

Why are my Christmas Tree Waffles Brown?

These Christmas Tree Waffles will turn brown if they cook to long. Make sure your waffle maker is set on the low setting. Watch the waffle maker closely to ensure they do not burn.

I recommend cooking one and they checking it after a few minutes. You can then determine how low long it takes to cook the waffle perfectly.

How to Store Leftovers

Refrigerate the leftover waffles in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 5 days.