Cinnamon Roll Waffles (Print View)

Fluffy cinnamon-swirled waffles drizzled with vanilla cream cheese glaze — indulgent breakfast or brunch.

# Components:

→ Waffle Batter

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 3/4 cups whole milk
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

09 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

→ Cream Cheese Glaze

12 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
14 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk, to thin

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's guidance until it reaches standard cooking temperature.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until homogeneous.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined; small lumps are acceptable—do not overmix.
05 - In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, packed light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon, stirring until smooth and pourable.
06 - Lightly coat the preheated waffle iron with cooking spray or a thin brush of melted butter to prevent sticking.
07 - Spoon approximately 1/2 cup of batter onto the center of the hot waffle iron, then drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon swirl over the batter and use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl.
08 - Close the iron and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes depending on your appliance; transfer to a wire rack and repeat with remaining batter and swirl.
09 - Beat the softened cream cheese and softened butter until smooth, add powdered sugar and vanilla, then add milk one tablespoon at a time until the glaze reaches a drizzling consistency.
10 - Arrange waffles warm, drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Swirling cinnamon sugar directly into the batter means every bite is marbled with gooey, fragrant ribbons—no dry corners here.
  • The cream cheese glaze tastes like it belongs in a bakery case, and it’s embarrassingly easy to whip up at home.
02 -
  • If you use cold ingredients, the butter can seize up and make your batter dense—let everything come to room temperature first.
  • Cleaning the waffle iron right after it cools ensures the sugary swirl doesn’t turn into caramel cement for your next batch.
03 -
  • Be patient with preheating—the crisp outside depends on a properly hot waffle iron.
  • Always taste the first waffle and adjust glaze sweetness to your liking before serving the rest.
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