Celebrate the holiday season with a festive breakfast that’s as fun to make as it is to eat — Christmas Tree Waffles.

These adorable green waffles, shaped and decorated like mini Christmas trees, bring cheerful holiday spirit to your breakfast table.

Perfect for Christmas morning or any December brunch, they’re a delicious way to start a joyful day with family and friends.

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🎄 Why You’ll Love These Christmas Tree Waffles

Festive and fun: The bright green color and tree shape make them perfect for the holidays.

Kid-approved: Kids will love decorating their own waffles with whipped cream, sprinkles, and fruit ornaments.

Easy to make: Simple ingredients and a quick batter come together in minutes.

Customizable: Add flavors like vanilla, peppermint, or even chocolate chips for extra flair.

🧇 Ingredients

For the Waffles:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1¾ cups milk
½ cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Green food coloring (gel works best)

For Decorating:

Whipped cream (for snow)
Fresh berries (like strawberries or raspberries)
Mini M&M’s or sprinkles (for ornaments)
Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat your waffle maker.
Plug in and preheat your waffle maker while you prepare the batter.

Mix dry ingredients.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Mix wet ingredients.
In another bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

Combine and color.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Add green food coloring until you get your desired Christmas tree shade.

Cook the waffles.
Pour the batter into your waffle maker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until golden and crisp.

Shape the trees.
If your waffle maker doesn’t have a tree shape, simply cut triangular “tree” pieces from regular round waffles using a knife or cookie cutter.

Decorate the trees.
Let everyone decorate their waffle trees with whipped cream snow, berries, sprinkles, or M&M ornaments.

🌟 Tips for Perfect Christmas Tree Waffles

Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without thinning the batter.

Keep waffles warm in a low oven (200°F / 90°C) while you make the rest.

Add a star topper! A slice of pineapple or banana makes a cute “star” on top of your tree.

Try different flavors: Add a touch of peppermint extract or cinnamon for a holiday twist.

🍽 Serving Ideas

Serve your Christmas Tree Waffles with:

Warm maple syrup or honey drizzle
Fresh fruit on the side
A dusting of powdered sugar “snow”
A mug of hot cocoa or eggnog for a cozy touch

Christmas Tree Waffles Recipe

Festive and fun, these Christmas Tree Waffles are a colorful holiday breakfast that’s easy to make and perfect for decorating with the whole family.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 6

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

For the Waffles:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 large eggs
1¾ cups milk
½ cup melted butter or oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
Green food coloring

For Decorating:

Whipped cream
Fresh berries
Mini M&M’s or sprinkles
Powdered sugar optional

Method

Preheat waffle maker.
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry ingredients. Add green food coloring and stir.
Pour batter into the waffle maker and cook until golden.
Cut waffles into triangles if needed to form “trees.”
Decorate with whipped cream, berries, and sprinkles.

❤️ A Festive Family Tradition

Making Christmas Tree Waffles can easily become a new holiday tradition.

Whether you’re making them for Christmas breakfast or a fun December weekend treat, they’re sure to bring smiles to everyone around the table.

It’s the perfect blend of creativity, sweetness, and holiday cheer.