Ingredients
1 cup all purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, separated
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 Tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
Confectioners’ sugar, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the brown sugar and egg yolk until fluffy; add the buttermilk, molasses and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. In another small bowl, beat the egg white and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Quickly spoon onto a preheated waffle iron. Bake according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar if desired.
Top with Ginger Cream Cheese Spread Ingredients(Makes about 1/2 cup): n a small bowl, beat together all of the ingredients until there aren’t any clumps(you may want to use a whisk or hand mixer).
