Delight in these colorful and fun Waffle Pops, perfect for springtime treats or a playful snack. Made with a fluffy waffle batter, dipped in rich chocolate, and decorated with vibrant glaze and sprinkles, these handheld waffles on sticks bring a creative twist to traditional waffles.
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:12 pops
Ingredients
Waffle Batter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup almond milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk (more if needed)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pink food coloring (for decoration)
Chocolate Dip
1 cup chocolate chips
Other
Lollipop sticks or stiff skewers
Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined. In a separate bowl, mix the egg, almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
Color the batter: Divide the batter into separate bowls based on the number of colors you want. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix until the colors are evenly distributed.
Preheat and cook waffles: Preheat your waffle maker according to its instructions and lightly grease if necessary. Pour a small amount of batter onto the hot waffle maker, close the lid, and cook until golden brown—about 5 minutes depending on your waffle maker.
Insert sticks: While the batter is still slightly soft but setting, carefully insert a lollipop stick or skewer into each waffle to form the pops, ensuring it is secure as the waffle finishes cooking.
Make the glaze: Combine powdered sugar and milk in a bowl, stirring until smooth. Adjust milk quantity to reach desired glaze thickness. Separate glaze into two bowls; add pink food coloring to one, leaving the other plain.
Melt the chocolate: Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Dip and decorate: Dip the top of each waffle pop into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Immediately follow by dipping or drizzling with the white and pink glazes. Sprinkle with optional decorations while glaze is still wet to adhere.
Present and serve: Arrange the finished waffle pops upright in a container or display on a platter. Serve fresh and enjoy this colorful, delicious treat!
Notes
For crisper waffle pops, cook slightly longer in the waffle maker but avoid burning.
Use gluten-free flour to adapt this recipe for gluten intolerances.
If you do not have a microwave, melt chocolate chips using a double boiler method on the stovetop.
Experiment with different food coloring colors or natural dyes for varied fun looks.
Leftover glaze can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; re-stir before using.
Be careful when inserting sticks to avoid burns and ensure pops hold together well.
