Sumptuous Cinnamon Bun Waffles From Scratch
Cinnamon buns and waffles are each classics in their own right. When they come together in one delightfully decadent breakfast dish, you might just have a new weekend favorite—whether for a special occasion brunch, a cozy weekend at home, or even an unexpected holiday dinner party dessert! Cambria design shown: BRITTANICCA™
INGREDIENTS FOR WAFFLES
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups milk
- ⅓ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
INGREDIENTS FOR CINNAMON TOPPINGS
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
INGREDIENTS FOR CHEESE TOPPING
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
Preparing the waffle batter: First, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a medium-size mixing bowl. Next, add the eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until lightly moistened. Let’s cook: Preheat the waffle iron then spray with nonstick spray. Pour batter on the waffle iron, and cook until waffles are done. Tip: Remove the waffles with a fork to avoid burning yourself! Top it off: For the cinnamon topping, mix together melted butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a medium-size bowl. Next, in a smaller bowl, place butter and cream cheese together and microwave for 30 seconds. Once softened, add in the sugar and vanilla extract. The finishing touches: Layer the cinnamon and cream cheese topping over the warm waffles. Top with fresh raspberries or cream for an extra-special spin. Enjoy!