News Food Trends Aldi’s $8 Mini Waffle Makers Add a Fun (and Tasty) Touch to Holiday Festivities Level up your breakfast game with these adorable mini waffles shaped like Christmas trees, snowflakes, and gingerbread men. By Christianna Silva Christianna Silva Christianna Silva is a writer and editor with work in NPR, MTV News, PHOENIX Magazine, Teen Vogue, VICE News, and more. They have been working in journalism for nearly a decade, and they hold a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arizona in Journalism. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on December 4, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Elena Weinhardt / Getty Images On Christmas morning, you can count on the kids waking up and running right to the presents under the tree—but you're more likely to go straight for the kitchen. After months of shopping and wrapping, indulging in an over-the-top breakfast spread on Christmas morning is a well-deserved, delicious way to reward yourself for all your hard work. And what kitchen gadgets have the potential to elevate the holiday spirit throughout the entire holiday season? Aldi’s latest festive offering: the Ambiano Holiday Mini Waffle Maker. These compact kitchen companions add a touch of whimsy to your breakfast routine and a playful feel to any gathering—whether your children are joining you or not. Because they’re small, these waffle makers are an adorable and practical addition to your kitchenware collection. They won’t take up too much of your counter space and are easy to store away when the holiday season ends. But their real charm lies in the three distinct shapes you can choose from, which allow you to whip up Christmas-themed waffles in no time. 17 Delicious Christmas Brunch Recipes That Might Be Better Than Presents The themes include mini Christmas trees, delicate snowflakes, and whimsical gingerbread men. And to enhance the festive appeal, these waffle makers come with lids in vibrant holiday hues so you can match them to the rest of your decor—with options of red, green, and white. You can also turn waffle-making into a fun activity by letting your loved ones and guests (or just yourself!) get creative with decorating. Use strawberries as ornaments on your Christmas tree waffle or carefully arrange blueberries as the buttons on a gingerbread man. Whipped cream and powdered sugar also make it easy to freehand some creative designs. The best part? Each of these charming waffle makers is priced at just $8, ensuring that you can infuse your breakfast festivities with joy without breaking the bank. As always, Aldi has plenty of other festive finds this season, like this irresistibly-cute Merry Moments Ugly Sweater Wine Bottle Cover, available for $3. And beyond the kitchen, Aldi has you covered with loads of themed wrapping paper, bows, bags, and, of course, decorations, like the $8 Merry Moments Holiday Accent Rug. The 13 Best Aldi Products Our Editors Buy Over and Over Again Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit