Chocolate Chip Waffle Recipe

5 from 5 votes

These chocolate chip waffles are fluffy, easy to make, and freezer-friendly. A family-favorite breakfast recipe everyone loves!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate chip waffles

Servings: - 6 servings

Calories: 767kcal

In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2 cups all purpose flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir together until just combined. It is okay if there are still some small lumps in the batter. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
2 eggs, 1 ½ cups buttermilk, ½ cup unsalted butter
Preheat your waffle iron, about 6 to 7 minutes depending on the model. It may also be necessary to use a small amount of nonstick spray.
Gently stir the chocolate chips into the batter. Pour ½ to ¾ cup portions of batter into the waffle iron (or the amount recommended by your waffle iron’s manual), close the lid and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh berries, and powdered sugar, if desired.
1 cup chocolate chips, Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream, Powdered Sugar, Fresh Berries

Preheat your waffle iron fully before cooking. A properly heated waffle iron helps the batter start cooking immediately, which is key for crisp edges and waffles that don’t stick.
Don’t overmix the batter. Stir just until the dry ingredients are incorporated; a few small lumps are totally fine and will give you lighter, fluffier waffles.
Add chocolate chips after the batter is mixed. Folding them in at the end helps prevent overmixing and keeps the chips evenly distributed instead of sinking to the bottom.
Use mini chocolate chips if you want even coverage. Smaller chips melt more evenly and make sure every bite gets a little chocolate without overwhelming the waffle.
Let cooked waffles rest briefly on a wire rack. Placing them directly on a plate can trap steam and soften the exterior, while a rack helps keep them crisp until serving.
Keep waffles warm in the oven if cooking in batches. A low oven (around 200°F) is perfect for holding waffles without drying them out while you finish the rest.