Red Velvet Waffles w/Cream Cheese Glaze

Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze

What You'll Need:

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1¾ cup buttermilk
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon white distilled vinegar
• Red food coloring (liquid or gel)
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup – 1 cup whole milk

Directions:

1. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. Grease waffle iron and begin preheating.
3. In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, buttermilk, butter, vanilla, and vinegar on low speed until well-combined. Add red food coloring (you want to add enough to achieve a red a couple shades darker than you actually want – the color will get lighter when you add the dry ingredients).
4. Pour wet mixture into dry mixture until combined. You can also add additional food coloring at this point if you desire, just mix gently.
5. Cook waffles according to your iron and size. Generally, waffles are done when they stop steaming. Makes approximately 10-12 regular size waffles.
6. For the glaze: Beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy, a few minutes. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk and vanilla. Start with ½ cup milk and add more to achieve desired consistency.