Make these Cinnamon Roll Waffles if you’re looking for something really decadent and delicious to make for a special weekend breakfast!
I always have a tough time forgetting about my Cinnamon Roll Pancakes! So much so that I started wondering what else I could do to replicate the Cinnamon Roll. “Why not waffles, too?” I thought. I experimented… but it was a flop. I tried to create them just as I did with the pancakes- pouring in batter first and then swirling the cinnamon-sugar filling inside. The waffle iron didn’t like that very much. It turned out to be a big mess, and then it turned out to be a big, burned mess. I cleaned it all up and then decided to go a different route. This method works! It’s a delicious waffle with all of the toppings of a good cinnamon roll!
Ingredients Needed:
- all purpose flour
- granulated white sugar
- baking powder, baking soda and salt
- eggs
- buttermilk
- canola or vegetable oil
- vanilla extract
- butter
- brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- cream cheese
- powdered sugar
How to make Cinnamon Roll Waffles:
The complete, printable recipe is at the bottom of this post.
PREPARE THE WAFFLES:
- Preheat a waffle iron and spray with nonstick spray. Pour the batter into the waffle iron grid and close the lid. Bake until the waffles are completely done- follow your waffle iron’s instructions. Use a fork to remove the finished waffles. Repeat with the remaining batter. Keep the waffles warm until ready to serve (a 200 degree oven is perfect).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center of the mixture; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened; batter will be slightly lumpy.
PREPARE THE CINNAMON TOPPING:
In a medium bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Scoop the filling into a small zip baggie and set aside.
PREPARE THE CREAM CHEESE TOPPING:
In a medium, microwave-safe bowl- heat the butter and cream cheese for 30 to 60 seconds; just until melted. Stir together until smooth; whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
When ready to serve, place a waffle on a plate, drizzle cinnamon topping, then drizzle cream cheese topping. Use as much or as little as you’d like. Serve immediately.
What I Love About This Recipe:
- It’s a great way to enjoy a cinnamon roll with all of the same flavors!
- It’s a fun way to serve waffles in a new way.
- I love decadent weekend breakfast recipes like this that I can serve every once in a while. You only live once!
Here are a few more cinnamon roll themed recipes you might like to try:
Cinnamon Roll Waffles
Ingredients
WAFFLES:
- 1¾ cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CINNAMON TOPPING:
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
CREAM CHEESE TOPPING:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
PREPARE THE WAFFLES:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center of the mixture; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened; batter will be slightly lumpy.
- Preheat a waffle iron and spray with nonstick spray. Pour the batter into the waffle iron grid and close the lid. Bake until the waffles are completely done- follow your waffle iron's instructions. Use a fork to remove the finished waffles. Repeat with the remaining batter. Keep the waffles warm until ready to serve (a 200 degree oven is perfect).
PREPARE THE CINNAMON TOPPING:
- In a medium bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Scoop the filling into a small zip baggie and set aside.
PREPARE THE CREAM CHEESE TOPPING:
- In a medium, microwave-safe bowl- heat the butter and cream cheese for 30 to 60 seconds; just until melted. Stir together until smooth; whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
ASSEMBLE THE WAFFLES:
- When ready to serve, place a waffle on a plate, drizzle cinnamon topping, then drizzle cream cheese topping. Use as much or as little as you'd like. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Wow. I’m totally in love with these. Must make them the next time we have waffles!!
Awesome! Looks de-lish.
LOVE these gorgeous waffles! These are so right up my alley 🙂
Looks & sounds delicious!
OH my, OH MY! I want a big stack of these NOW! I only have a Belgian Waffle maker but you better believe I’ll be making these.
Yummm! I tried the pancakes but it was a flop for me. I had the burnt mess thing going. This looks yummy and oh so doable though!!
Oh my goodness, Lori! Would love to be starting off my Friday with these…
I think I have a toothache :o)
THat looks like the best breakfast ever! I can practically smell the goodness from here.
Now THIS is food porn at its finest!! I love cinnamon rolls and these are out of SIGHT!