Glazed Waffles
These donut-inspired waffles coated in a sweet glaze are a fun breakfast recipe for kids and adults. The fluffy buttermilk waffles are easy to make and absolutely irresistible. (Plus, you can double the batch and pop them in the freezer!)
Servings 6
Calories 499kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Waffles
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups buttermilk room temperature
- ⅓ cup butter melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 4-5 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Waffles
- Melt the butter and set aside to cool. (This is important so the hot butter doesn't scramble the eggs).⅓ cup butter
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for the waffles.2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk and cooled melted butter until smooth. Add the eggs and stir until combined.2 cups buttermilk, 2 eggs
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk gently until just combined — a few lumps are perfectly fine. Fold in the vanilla.1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For best results, allow the batter rest for about 10 minutes to help the waffles turn out extra fluffy.
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it. Pour about ⅓ to ½ cup of batter into the iron, spreading it so it’s about half an inch from the edges. Cook until golden and crisp.
- Donut Glaze
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until smooth.2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add additional milk as needed to achieve the consistency you want for the glaze.4-5 tablespoons milk
Notes
Ang's Recipe Tips
- Keep Waffles Crispy: Let waffles cool slightly on a wire rack before glazing so the steam doesn’t make them soggy.
- Smooth Glaze Every Time: Sift your powdered sugar before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Adjusting Glaze Thickness: If too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar. If too thick, stir in a teaspoon of milk at a time.
- Timing for Glaze: Apply glaze while waffles are slightly warm so it sets beautifully on top without soaking in.
Mix 2 cups milk (whole or 2%) with 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Stir and let sit for 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened — ready to use! Flavored Glazes: Replace the vanilla extract with other extract flavors like lemon, blueberry, almond, strawberry, or amaretto.
Nutrition
Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 552IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 2mg
