Cinnamon Sugar Waffles

A white plate filled with golden-brown waffle pieces sprinkled generously with sugar, set on a dark surface next to a white and black striped cloth.

Your whole family will love these crispy churro waffles - a sweet treat perfect for a special occasion breakfast or a fun dessert.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword churro waffles, Cinnamon Sugar Waffles

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 367kcal

Author Ang Paris

Equipment

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

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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

Buttermilk Substitute

If you do not have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own buttermilk substitute. Choose which method is right for you, then mix it all together in a large measuring cup.

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

Ang's Recipe Tips

✔️I’ve used canola oil for these waffles instead of butter, which I tend to find yields a crispy churro waffles.

✔️If you’re cooking a big batch of these waffles, a good way to prevent those already made from becoming soggy is to lay them on a baking sheet.

✔️ While you want a smooth waffle batter, make sure that you don’t over-mix it, otherwise you can end up with dense and heavy waffles instead of light, fluffy, and crispy waffles due to gluten development!

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