Cinnamon Sugar Waffles (Churro Waffles)
Cinnamon Sugar Waffles taste so much like churros that I often refer to them as my Churro Waffles!
Serve these yummy churro waffles with whipped cream for a mouth-watering breakfast or turn them easily into a decadent dessert when paired with caramel sauce and a scoop or two of ice cream!
Nothing quite beats light and fluffy waffles with crispy edges. The buttermilk in these churro waffles provides a tender center much like you’d expect from a donut while the heat from the waffle iron helps to ensure that any excess moisture is quickly evaporated, giving you that crunch as you bite into your cinnamon sugar waffles.
The cinnamon sugar-dusted over these waffles adds the finishing touch – subtle yet not to be skipped, caramelizing against these freshly cooked waffles that’ll have you making multiple batches.
To me, these taste just like warm churros, but in waffle form!
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The waffles come out tender on the inside and crispy on the outside!
- The recipe can easily be doubled if you’re serving to a large crowd or creating a waffle bar.
- These waffles can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to 3 months before thawing and re-crisping in the oven.
- Use this simple cinnamon sugar waffle recipe to adapt your waffles as you like, serving them as is or with sweet sauces, whipped cream, ice cream, and so much more!
🧂 Ingredients
I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
Waffle Ingredients
- Buttermilk
- Eggs
- Canola oil (or melted unsalted butter)
- Vanilla
- Brown sugar
- All-purpose Flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Storage
To Store: These can be kept in an airtight container for up to a week. I recommend wrapping them individually with a paper towel or parchment so they don’t stick together. (These are my favorite containers.)
To Reheat: You can easily reheat these in the toaster, or on a sheet pan in the oven at 350 for just a few minutes.
To Freeze: Place parchment paper between each waffle and store in an airtight container for 3 to 6 months.
To Thaw: Thaw on the counter until they come up to room temperature, or overnight in the fridge.
Variations
- If you aren’t in the mood for making waffle batter from scratch, then make use of refrigerator cinnamon rolls.
- Make cinnamon sugar chocolate chip waffles by adding chocolate chips in the waffle batter.
- If you have a square waffle iron, you can make cinnamon sugar waffle sticks (similar to churros) by cutting your cooked waffles into strips. Serve them on a platter with your choice of sweet dipping sauce for a fun dessert with friends!
Serving Suggestions
These sweet waffles are pretty perfect as is, but you can serve them maple syrup and flavored butters like Maple Butter, Cranberry Butter, Brown Sugar Butter, or Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Butter. This Blackberry Cream Cheese Spread or Homemade Pumpkin Butter would definitely add a little extra goodness, too.
If you want to really pile on the decadence (if these are for dessert) try a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream topped with hot fudge sauce, dulce de leche, or caramel sauce and a few fresh berries!
Not ready to make these yummy Churro Waffles yet?
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Cinnamon Sugar Waffles
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Ingredients
Waffle Mix
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ cup canola oil or melted unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoons salt
Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.½ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Add flour, brown sugar, salt and baking powder to a large bowl and whisk.1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoons salt, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture.2 cups buttermilk, 3 eggs, ⅓ cup canola oil, 2 teaspoon vanilla
- Mix until well combined.
- Add 1/4-1/3 cup of batter to your heated waffle iron (the amount you add is determined by the size of your waffle iron)
- Brush waffles with melted butter and toss in cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- 2 cups buttermilk = 2 cups plain yogurt
- 2 cups buttermilk = 1½ cups sour cream + ½ cup water or milk
- 2 cups buttermilk = 2 cups milk + 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups buttermilk = 2 cups milk + 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
Nutrition
Similar Recipes
Waffles are such versatile treats! Enjoy them at any time of the day, serve them plain with a selection of toppings, or make them with canned biscuit dough or cinnamon rolls for added convenience! Here are a few ideas to try:
- Donut Glazed Waffles – Another fun dessert-style waffle that’s great for special occasions.
- Cinnamon Roll Waffles – A super easy and convenient way to make tasty waffles in no time at all!
- Delicious Blueberry Lemon Waffles – If you love the winning combination of blueberry and lemon like I do, then make sure to include them in your next batch of breakfast waffles!
