Cinnamon Roll Waffles

Name: Cinnamon Roll Waffles
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 2 cups buttermilk; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 2 ounces cream cheese; 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Prep: 30 minsCook: 20 mins

Prep

30 mins

Cook

20 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

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My family absolutely loves cinnamon rolls, but who has time for all that dough rising and rolling? These waffles solve that problem beautifully. You get all those wonderful warm cinnamon flavors and that comforting sweetness in just 50 minutes total, and most of that is hands off time at the waffle iron. Plus, eggs are packed with choline, which supports brain health, so you're starting your day right. The best part? This recipe uses simple pantry staples you probably already have on hand, making it both budget friendly and incredibly convenient for weekend breakfast or even a special weeknight treat.

Ella x

Ingredients

Servings:

237 mlall-purpose flour
2 tablespoonsgranulated sugar
1 teaspoonbaking powder
1 teaspoonbaking soda
1 teaspoonsalt
2 largeeggs
473 mlbuttermilk
237 mlvegetable oil
1 teaspoonvanilla extract
237 mlbutter(melted)
710 mlbrown sugar(packed)
1 tablespoonground cinnamon
12 ounces cream cheese
710 mlpowdered sugar

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Instructions

1
Too prepare the waffles: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center of the mixture; set aside.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened; batter will be slightly lumpy.
3
Preheat a waffle iron and spray with nonstick spray. Pour batter into waffle iron grid and close the lid. Bake until waffles are completely done- follow your waffle iron's instructions. Use a fork to remove finished waffles. Repeat with remaining batter. Keep waffles warm until ready to serve (Placing in a 200 degree oven is will do the trick).
4
To prepare the cinnamon topping: In a medium bowl, mix butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Scoop the filling into a small zip baggie and set aside.
5
To prepare the cream cheese topping: In a medium, microwave-safe bowl- heat butter and cream cheese for 30 to 60 seconds; just until melted. Stir together until smooth; whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
6
When ready to serve, place waffle on plate, drizzle cinnamon topping, then drizzle cream cheese topping to taste. Serve immediately.

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