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.
Oh wow. Two things that I love for breakfast. Combined into this super breakfast. I can’t contain the drool
The best way to make cinnamon swirl waffles is to simply put a cinnamon roll in the waffle iron. You think I’m kidding. It works SO well. And it’s delicious.
I’ve seen that!
seriously yummy! Can’t wait to give it a try.
Looks delicious! Will definitely be trying this in my new waffle maker!
four words to inspire your next creation: cinnamon roll french toast
Hmmmmm.
I made these waffles over the weekend. They were a huge hit at our house….very, very good!! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!!
omg yummyyyyy my daughter and i were looking for a recipe for these. guess what we’ll be having for our next Sunday breakfast?! Thank you so much
these look amazing. But the best thing about these waffles, is that they taste amazing. its the type of food that u could just keep eating and never stop. I love this recipe.
I made these this morning, and they turned out great! My boyfriend and I absolutely loved them. My guy is a big cinnamon freak and he even ate them again for dinner. Thanks for sharing!
I just saw your Cinnamon Roll pancake on Pinterest a couple of weeks ago and we made them for Sunday last week! Absolutely died over them – had to quadruple the recipe for the fam, but only needed double on the cinnamon filling and glaze so I have so much leftover, now I know what to do with it! You are wicked! (We love it!)
Glad you are enjoying the evilness!