101 Awesome Waffle Toppings
There are few breakfast foods as well known as the simple waffle. They can be found on pretty much every restaurant breakfast menu and even on a few dinner ones too.
Waffles can be sweet or savory. If cooked properly, they have a crunchy outer crust and a light and fluffy inside. The really fun thing about waffles is that their nooks and crannies which get filled with all of the delicious toppings that get added.
There are lots of popular toppings like syrup that everyone knows about, but there are a lot of other toppings that taste really good even though people might not think so.
So here is a list of 101 waffle toppings, some popular, some not so much. Some are sweet, some are savory and some are a little of both. There are surprises on this list, but all of them are pretty good.
Plain waffles are best with these toppings, but any flavor can be used.
If using a frozen waffle, make sure to toast it well so the outside is crunchy. If it's homemade, cook it thoroughly so it holds up well to anything. Enjoy!
Sweet waffle toppings
Topping
| Notes
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|---|---|---|
1
| Ice Cream
| Make it even more special with some whipped cream and hot fudge for a waffle sundae.
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2
| Peanut Butter
| Crunchy or smooth, add one tablespoon.
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3
| Fresh Fruit
| Any type of fresh fruit chopped into bite-sized pieces. Add whipped cream if desired.
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4
| Whipped Cream
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5
| Chocolate Chips
| Sprinkle a few on right after toasting.
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6
| Marshmallows
| Put on the waffle when it's still warm and the marshmallows will start to get soft.
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7
| Peanut Butter and Jelly
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8
| Syrup
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9
| Butter
| Spread a tablespoon of butter over the top of the waffle.
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10
| Powdered Sugar
| Sprinkle on a light coating of the sugar.
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Sweet waffle toppings continued
Topping
| Notes
| |
|---|---|---|
11
| Frosting
| Spread on a tablespoon of any type.
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12
| Peanut Butter and Banana
| One to two tablespoons of peanut butter and 1/2 a banana sliced on top.
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13
| Honey
| Drizzle honey all over the top.
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14
| Cinnamon Sugar and Butter
| Mix cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle on top of a butter covered waffle.
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15
| Flavored Powdered Sugar Glaze
| Stir powdered sugar with a little bit of water and flavoring and drizzle over waffle.
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16
| Chopped Candy Bars
| Chop up a favorite candy bar and sprinkle some on top.
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17
| Maple Butter
| Use one to two tablespoons on top.
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18
| Pie Filling
| Spoon two to three tablespoons of pie filling on top.
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19
| Almond Butter
| A nice substitute for people who can't eat peanut butter.
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20
| Pudding
| Two to three tablespoons.
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Sweet waffle toppings continued
Topping
| Notes
| |
|---|---|---|
21
| Yogurt
| Two to three tablespoons on top.
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22
| Nutella
| Two to three tablespoons of this chocolate hazelnut spread.
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23
| Lemon Curd
| Two to three tablespoons on top.
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24
| Jam
| Two to three tablespoons on top.
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25
| Fruit Coulis
| This fruit sauce is a cross between jam and syrup and is made with fresh fruit.
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26
| Melted Candy Coating
| Dip part of the waffle into candy coating, wait for it to set.
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27
| Vanilla Sauce
| Pour two to three tablespoons on top.
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28
| Caramel
| Pour two to three tablespoons on top.
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29
| Fruit Salsa
| Two to three tablespoons on top.
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30
| Hot Fudge Sauce
| One to two tablespoons on top.
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Sweet waffle toppings continued
Topping
| Notes
| |
|---|---|---|
31
| Bananas Foster
| Prepare the banana fosters and then put them on a waffle.
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32
| Chopped Nuts
| Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the toasted waffle.
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33
| Streusel
| Mix together some oats, brown sugar and cinnamon for a quick streusel topping.
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34
| Fruit Compote
| Put 2 - 3 tablespoons of compote on top.
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35
| S'mores
| Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs, add melted chocolate and marshmallow fluff.
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36
| Apple Butter
| Spread 2 - 3 tablespoons on top of waffle.
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Savory Waffle Toppings
Topping
| Notes
| |
|---|---|---|
37
| Pizza
| Add pizza sauce, pepperoni and cheese and place under broiler until cheese is melted.
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38
| Cheese
| Add cheese of your choice.
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39
| Turkey & Cheese
| Layer turkey and cheese and place under the broiler until cheese is melted.
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40
| Fried Chicken
| Chop up some fried chicken and sprinkle on top.
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41
| Avocado
| Add thin slices of avocado.
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42
| Scrambled Eggs
| Scramble some eggs and top waffle.
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43
| Taco Meat
| Add taco meat and some cheese, lettuce and tomato.
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44
| Sausage and Peppers
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45
| Bacon and Eggs
| Layer cooked bacon and eggs cooked any way on top.
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46
| Salsa
| One to two tablespoons on top.
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Savory waffle toppings continued
Topping
| Notes
| |
|---|---|---|
47
| Cream Cheese
| One to two tablespoons on top.
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48
| Cream Cheese and Lox
| Spread a couple tablespoons of cream cheese on the waffle and top with slices of lox and onion.
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49
| Tuna Salad
| Place some lettuce leaves on the waffle then add a scoop of tuna salad.
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50
| Macaroni & Cheese
| Top with one scoop of the mac & cheese.
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51
| Sauteed Mushrooms
| Saute mushrooms in butter and garlic until tender.
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52
| Refried Beans
| Spread 2 - 3 tablespoons of beans over waffle.
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53
| Crab Salad
| Place some lettuce leaves on the waffle then add a scoop of crab salad.
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54
| Chicken Salad
| Place some lettuce leaves on the waffle then add a scoop of chicken salad.
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55
| Caramelized Onions and Cheese
| Save some of the onions that were made for french onion soup and try them on a waffle. Melt some cheese on top.
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56
| Waffles Benedict
| A slice of Canadian bacon, a poached egg and top with hollandaise.
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Savory waffle toppings continued
Topping
| Notes
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|---|---|---|
57
| Pork Barbecue
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58
| Reuben
| Thousand Island dressing, sliced corned beef, sauerkraut and some swiss cheese, then under the broiler until cheese is bubbly.
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59
| Shrimp Salad
| Lettuce and a dollop of shrimp salad.
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60
| Pesto
| One to two tablespoons on top.
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61
| Baked Beans
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62
| Sauteed Spinach
| Saute some spinach in a little butter and give a squeeze of lemon.
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63
| Dahl
| A delicious Indian condiment made from lentils and spices.
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64
| Chopped Liver
| Spread 2 - 3 tablespoons on top.
|
65
| Nacho Cheese
| |
66
| Pate
| Good with sliced cornichon pickles too.
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Savory waffle toppings continued
Topping
| Notes
| |
|---|---|---|
67
| Marinated Feta and Olives
| Chop up some of this mixture for a nice salty topping.
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68
| Bruschetta
| Chop tomato, onion and basil and add balsamic vinegar.
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69
| Olive Tapenade
| Spread 2 - 3 tablespoons on top.
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70
| Bechamel Sauce
| |
71
| Honey Mustard
| |
72
| Mint Chutney
| An Indian condiment.
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73
| Raita Sauce
| An Indian cucumber sauce.
|
74
| Mango Chutney
| A savory fruit spread.
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75
| Pickled Onions
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76
| Garlic Aoili
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Savory waffle toppings continued
Topping
| Notes
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|---|---|---|
77
| Roasted Garlic
| Roast an entire garlic bulb and spread the garlic on the waffle.
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78
| Giardiniera
| A mixture of pickled vegetables that can mild or spicy.
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79
| Hummus
| Spread 2 - 3 tablespoons of this chickpea spread on top.
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80
| Sweet Chili Sauce
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81
| Pimento Cheese
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82
| Beer Cheese Spread
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83
| Egg Salad
| Place some lettuce leaves on the waffle then add a scoop of egg salad.
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84
| Watercress Sandwich
| Slice a hard-boiled egg, add some watercress and a little bit of mayonnaise.
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85
| Chili
| Spoon some leftover chili onto a waffle and add some cheese.
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86
| Blue Cheese Crumbles
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Savory waffle toppings continued
Topping
| Notes
| |
|---|---|---|
87
| Cucumbers
| Slice some fresh cucumbers on top.
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88
| Marinated Sun-dried Tomatoes
| Chop up some sun-dried tomatoes marinated in oil and spread on top of waffle.
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89
| Marinated Artichokes
| Chop up some artichokes marinated in oil and spread on top of waffle.
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90
| Meat Sauce
| Spoon leftover meat sauce on top.
|
91
| Thanksgiving Leftovers
| Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy.
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| Flavored Butters
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93
| BLT
| Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and a little bit of mayonnaise.
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94
| Sloppy Joes
| Spoon some sloppy joe filling on top.
|
95
| Ceasar Salad
| |
96
| Smoked Fish Spreads
| Spread 2 - 3 tablespoons of fish spread on waffles.
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Savory waffle toppings continued
Topping
| Notes
| |
|---|---|---|
97
| Garlic Cheese Spread
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98
| Goat Cheese and Dried Cranberries
| Sprinkle the ingredients on top and then drizzle a little bit of olive oil on top.
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99
| Roast Beef and Gravy
| Add sliced roast beef covered in gravy on top of a waffle.
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100
| Pico de Gallo and Guacamole
| A spoon of each with some cilantro sprigs on top.
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101
| Monte Cristo
| Mayonnaise, mustard and ham slices topped with gruyere cheese and put under the broiler until cheese is melted.
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I'd love to know what you think!
Are you going to try any of these toppings on your next waffle?
Give some a try and let me know what you think!
When I was just out of college and in my own apartment I lived off of frozen waffles because they were budget friendly. I got pretty creative with the toppings so I've tried most of these.
Some are better than others, but they are all tasty.
Questions & Answers
© 2015 Claudia Mitchell
Comments
- AUTHOR
Thanks so much Larry. Hope you got some waffles so you can try some of these toppings.
My wife and I love waffles, but you have given us many new experiences to try. You have made me hungry now and darn we have no waffles in the apartment, hahaha. A great list, I love it.
yummi
Reading this is making my mouth water. :o
- AUTHOR
Your comments are always so lovely and so appreciated Audrey. I hope you'll give some of these a try. I may for breakfast tomorrow! Thanks again and have a great weekend.
Is it any wonder that I can't get enough of your hubs? This one is an example of how much information the reader receives with clear instruction and magnificent photos! I love it!
Voted up and across and will share for sure. Thanks again for another marvelous hub.
Audrey
- AUTHOR
Hi Charito1962 - Glad you stopped by to read this article. I'm with you and love waffles for dessert. Of course, ice cream is really good too! Thanks for the comments.
I love pancakes and waffles even for dessert!
The vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce topping sure looks yummy!
- AUTHOR
Thank you for reading and commenting Mihnea Andreescu - I hope you give a couple of these toppings a try.
Very interesting and unusual cullinary ideas!Voted up.
- AUTHOR
Thanks so much pstraubie! Thanks for the Angels too! I am loving waffles more and more. They really are very versatile.
Yummmm yummmm amd yummmm. Waffles ate an awesome delivery syste.m for so many things. I must try all of tjese!! :). Angels are on the way. ps. Voted up++++
- AUTHOR
Hi aviannovice - I didn't forget your comments, I've been out and about. Thanks for reading and commenting. Hope you tried a couple of these. If you think about it, a plain waffle is pretty much like piece of bread. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks again.
This brings new meaning to waffle toppings. Great tips, and you can bet that I will try several.
- AUTHOR
Hi Thelma - I like them with ice cream too. Nice change to a regular treat. Have fun trying some of these thanks for stopping by!
Wow! This has loads of waffle topping variations. I love eating waffles but I have only eaten them with maple syrup, honey or vanilla ice cream. I have to try some of these. Thanks for sharing. Happy weekend!
- AUTHOR
I love the idea of hors d'oeuvres RTalloni! I think they would be a great hit at a party. One could have a waffle party with everything on waffles! It also takes the waffle bar at a restaurant to a whole new level. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have fun making your waffles!
- AUTHOR
Thank you for reading randomcreative!!! This was a fun list to make and it was interesting to me that it turned out that there were more savory options than sweet ones. Enjoy your waffles! Enjoy your weekend.
- AUTHOR
Bill - I guess it's time to shake up your breakfast with some of these! Have fun trying them and thanks for stopping by!
I will never look at waffles the same again! I'm seeing hors d'oeuvres for a party, fun stuff with kiddos, and satisfying snacky meals for game nights. And a hub of the day award… :)
Wow, you've covered everything! I love the extensive range of both savory and sweet toppings. Thanks so much for putting together this fabulous resource!
Hi Glimmer. I love waffles but seem to rarely eat them. Most of my toppings have been of the normal, boring variety. Some of these sound great and I will try a few. Very creative to come up with these. I would never think to put some of these toppings on a waffle. Great job.
- AUTHOR
DirtFarmer - It's nice to hear from you again!!!! Thanks for reading and sharing. I love Belgian waffles and they hold up well to all sorts of toppings. On another note, my garden is doing well this spring except for a few things which got way too cold.
- AUTHOR
Hi breakfastpop! Thanks for the interesting title. Hopefully you like some of the suggestions here. I appreciate you stopping by!
My pleasure Glimmer. I might do one sweet and one savory to kick things off. I might have to print out this hub for future reference someday.
- AUTHOR
Thanks for the vote Kristen. Have fun choosing which waffle topping to choose! That's that hard part. Honestly sometimes for a quick breakfast just a little bit of powdered sugar tastes great and is easy to make. Thanks for stopping by!
- AUTHOR
Thanks so much tillsontitan! This was a fun one to write and boy was it tough sampling the ones I took for the photos (especially the ice cream sundae one). Glad that there are gluten free options for you. Enjoy your waffles!
We just got a new Belgium waffle maker and will have to try out some of your topping suggestions. Thanks!
I love waffles and now, thanks to you, I have a waffle bible!
Glimmer, these toppings were pretty awesome and interesting to try out, depending if you can stomach them. I would love to try them a bunch of them within the next year. Voted up for useful!
I can taste that waffle with ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup! Lucky for me there is gluten free waffle mix and gluten free frozen waffles. You certainly compiled a comprehensive list here and your opening photo is good enough to be in a magazine!
Voted up, useful, and awesome.
- AUTHOR
Thanks poetryman - I'm partial to the Maple Butter and the honey too, but I bet if you tried one of the savory options you might be surprised at how good it tastes. Have a good evening and thanks for visiting.
- AUTHOR
I really appreciate all of the support Heidi! Hopefully this inspires you to make some waffles soon.
- AUTHOR
Thanks so much FlourishAnyway. I hope you give a couple of these a try. They are sure to jazz up your next waffle!
- AUTHOR
I love waffles too Bill. Hopefully you can surprise Bev with some fancy waffles for dinner and try out one or two of these toppings. Thanks for stopping by! Have a great evening.
- AUTHOR
Hi Rebecca - I love goat cheese too. Love the salty tang to it. It's pretty cool how a plain waffle changes so much depending on the topping! Thanks for reading and commenting.
Pretty awesome collection of toppings. Voted up.
I am not putting chili on a waffle.
I could go for some of the following:
Honey
Cinnamon Sugar and Butter
Maple Butter
Pie Filling
Almond Butter
Oh my! Now I want some. Voted up, awesome and sharing!
Absolutely amazing! I am such a plain Jane when it comes to this, but you have provided so many ideas it is mind boggling.
It's funny. I love waffles but I never get around to eating them. Not sure why, but you have given me incentive to get the waffle-maker out and try some of these great suggestions. Thank you!
Awesome! I like the goat cheese with dried cranberries. And I love waffles! These ideas really will make them special. Thanks!
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