Waffle snowflakes for the Christmas tree

Thanks to the small size and uneven edges of the waffles, they resemble ice cubes or lace snowflakes. And you don't have to have a special waffle maker with a design for this, you can use any waffle maker for thin waffles. For the batter, mix the eggs with sugar and water until the sugar dissolves, add essence (orange, vanilla, almond or rum). All these flavors are suitable for winter holidays. Add enough flour to make the batter the consistency of thick sour cream. The amount of flour in the ingredients is indicated with a margin, and you should rely on the size of the eggs in the batter and the flour itself. Pour in vegetable oil and mix with a whisk.

Bake small waffles approximately 10 cm in diameter. If you are using a regular waffle maker for thin large waffles, pour about a tablespoon of batter into the center of the waffle maker.

From the same dough, you can also make chocolate waffles. To do this, add 1.5 tablespoons of cocoa powder and mix, and only then add the flour.

Bake them the same way as the regular white waffles.

It is important to keep an eye on the waffles and remove them on time to prevent them from becoming too dry. The challenge with brown batter is that it's hard to tell when the waffles start to burn.

Make a hole in the hot waffles with a straw for drinks. We will be hanging the waffles on the Christmas tree using this hole.

Mini waffles with fillings are also perfect for the New Year's table. They can be baked in advance, rolled into tubes, and allowed to cool. Fill them with whipped cream, ice cream, or condensed milk just before serving. Alternatively, you can serve the small tubes on a platter and provide toppings separately. Guests will enjoy assembling their own dessert.

Depending on the ribbons or ropes used for decoration, our overall decor will be in that style. You can hang waffles on colored twine. To do this, cut a piece of rope, fold it in half, and thread the resulting loop through the hole. Tie the loose ends with a knot.

Thread the other end of the rope through the formed loop.

You can hang waffles on lace ribbon. This will give a rustic style decor. These waffles can even be used to decorate the kitchen window.

Alternatively, use colored ribbons, tying them into a bow.

For brown waffles, it is better to use ribbons in contrasting colors.

Decorate the Christmas tree, branches in a vase, or guest plates on the New Year's table with the resulting snowflakes.