Cinnamon Roll Waffles are the perfect combination of two breakfast treats. You’ll love the crisp outside, fluffy center, and gooey icing.
This delicious Breakfast that gives you the best of both worlds with classic Waffle texture, and sweet and gooey Cinnamon Roll flavor in one perfect recipe.
Why You’ll Love Cinnamon Roll Waffles?
- A cinnamon brown sugar swirl cooks right into the waffles, adding a caramelized sweetness to every bite.
- Made with simple pantry staples, so you can whip up a special breakfast without taking a trip to the grocery store.
Sabrina’s Cinnamon Roll Waffles Recipe
Cinnamon Roll Waffles are the perfect morning treat for a special occasion. Enjoy these for weekend brunch, a holiday, or birthday breakfast with your family. Everyone is sure to love the creamy icing combined with the warm spice. Serve alone, or with some savory breakfast favorites like Crispy Oven Hash Browns and Scrambled Eggs. For more tips, easy variations, and make ahead instructions, keep reading below the recipe card.
Recipe Card
Ingredients
Cinnamon Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter , melted
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Roll Waffles:
- 2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup butter , melted
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cinnamon Roll Icing:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 ounce cream cheese , softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3-4 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
Cinnamon Drizzle:
- Whisk together the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon.
- Add to a squeeze bottle.
Waffles:
- Preheat waffle iron to medium heat.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar twice into a large bowl.
- In a medium bowl whisk together butter, milk, eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add in flour mixture and whisk until just combined.
- Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Scoop batter onto lightly buttered waffle iron on medium heat.
- Squeeze on the cinnamon sugar syrup in a circular pattern.
- Cook until ready light goes off and waffles are browned and crispy.
Cinnamon Roll Icing:
- In a microwave safe bowl whisk together powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract and milk.
- Cover with a wet paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds. Stir, then continue heating in 5-10 second increments until slightly warm, and easy to drizzle over the waffles.
- Serve over waffles.
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Chef’s Note
The traditional texture you want for these waffles is crispy on the outside, and soft and airy on the inside. Furthermore, if you over mix the batter, they can turn out too chewy or gummy. Only mix until just combined because the gluten will overdevelop, resulting in chewy waffles.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
You can prepare this delicious recipe in advance and store for up to 3 months. Make the cinnamon topping and batter as usual. Then cook and let cool completely. After they’ve cooled, put in a freezer bag or another airtight, freezer-safe container. Keep them in the freezer until you’re ready to reheat and serve, and make the cream cheese icing fresh.
How to Store
- Serve: Serve while they’re still warm, and don’t leave them out for more than 2 hours.
- Store: Put leftovers in an airtight container to store in the fridge for 2-3 days. To reheat, preheat your oven to 300 degrees, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet, and put them in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Freeze: Seal in a freezer bag and keep them frozen for up to 3 months. Putting parchment paper between each waffle will stop the swirls of cinnamon sugar from sticking together. To reheat, use the oven method listed above. However, it will take a bit longer than 10 minutes to heat so keep an eye on them.
Variations
- Flavored icing: Add some extra flavor to the original icing recipe. Mix in a ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon for cinnamon cream cheese icing. Make it citrusy by adding 1 teaspoon of orange zest, and 1 tablespoon of orange juice, but make sure to reduce the milk to 2-3 tablespoons for the right consistency. Or mix in real maple syrup with the icing for a maple cream cheese glaze.
- Mix-ins: Whisk in chopped nuts like pecans, walnuts, or almonds to change up the texture. Add toffee bits or cinnamon chips to add to the cinnamon roll flavor.
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