# Savory Waffle Cookies These Bite-Size Treats are Inspired by a Classic Southern Dish By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-southern-dish References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/109164-how-to-make-chicken-and-waffle-cookies-that-are-beyond-amazing) & [spoonuniversity](http://spoonuniversity.com/cook/make-it-into-a-cookie-chicken-waffles/?utm_source=bustle&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=content-partnerships) The 'Spoon University' blog recently put together a recipe for a batch of [savory cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentons-pancake-cookie-thins) that are inspired by a classic Southern dish. While chicken and waffles is a popular dish, this meal is not generally found in cookie form. This recipe puts a clever twist on the waffle entree by turning it into a savory dessert. The recipe involves making a simple maple sugar cookie batter and then infusing it with crispy pieces of fried chicken skin. The cookies are then baked on a waffle iron to give them distinct grill marks. Finally, the waffle cookies are topped with a sweet glaze, which provides a unique combination of contrasting flavors. While the recipe may sound bizarre, chicken and waffles itself is a dish that already involves pairing unusual ingredients. The result is a tasty twist on a classic Southern dish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Savory Dessert:** Exploring the fusion of sweet and savory flavors in unconventional dessert recipes. - **Creative Ingredient Pairings:** Innovating by combining unexpected ingredients to create unique and surprising flavor combinations. - **Reimagining Traditional Dishes:** Transforming well-known and beloved dishes into new and inventive forms and formats. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** There is an opportunity for chefs and food companies to add unique and unexpected twists to traditional recipes, creating new taste experiences for consumers. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Restaurants and culinary destinations can attract adventurous food enthusiasts by offering innovative dishes that challenge traditional culinary boundaries. - **Food Packaging:** Packaging companies can seize the opportunity to design packaging solutions for unconventional food combinations, ensuring the integrity and preservation of unique flavor profiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookie-Stuffed Belgian Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-crumble-belgian-waffle.md) - [All-Day Waffle Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-bites.md) - [Southern Fried Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffles-sandwich.md) - [Tasty Waffle-Flavored Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-eggo-waffle-cookie.md) - [Savory Fruit-Infused Waffle Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bojangles-chicken-and-boberry-waffles.md) - [Chicken-Topped Macaroni Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-waffle-with-hot-honey-chicken.md) - [Savory-Sweet Waffle Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-chicken-and-waffles-pizza.md) - [Grab-and-Go Waffle Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken-wafflewich.md) - [Savory Egg Croffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croffle-savory.md)