Cinnamon Roll Waffles with Vanilla Glaze
Breakfast just got a lot tastier with this Cinnamon Roll Waffles Recipe! A combination of cinnamon buns and waffles, these waffles are perfectly fluffy in the center with a touch of crispness on the outside. Topped with a sweet vanilla cinnamon glaze, they’re easy to make and dangerously delicious!
I’ll be honest with you. I’ve never been a huge fan of waffles, preferring Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes and High-Protein Freezer Pancakes instead. However, all that changed when I discovered this cinnamon bun waffles recipe!
It has all the sweet, savory flavor of classic cinnamon buns wrapped up in a fluffy waffle with perfectly crisp edges. Topped with a homemade glaze, it’s addictingly delicious.
Even better, this waffle recipe is quick to prepare, and leftovers store well. So, you can cook once, and enjoy diner-worthy breakfasts at home all week long.
Just be warned that you might want to go ahead and make an extra batch or two because they tend to disappear fast! It’s sure to become one of your all-time favorite breakfast recipes.
Recipe Ingredients
Waffle Batter
- All-Purpose Flour – This forms the base of the waffle batter. If needed, feel free to use a 1:1 all-purpose gluten-free flour to keep this recipe gluten-free.
- Granulated Sugar – A little goes a long way to sweeten the batter.
- Baking Powder and Baking Soda – These act as leaveners, helping create the fluffy consistency we want.
- Spices – Ground cinnamon adds a touch of warmth. Then, we include salt to enhance the rest of the ingredients.
- Sour Cream – This enhances the leavening properties of the baking powder, baking soda, and eggs contributing to the fluffy center. It also adds a slight tang that balances the sweetness of the sugar. Feel free to use full-fat or light sour cream.
- Milk – I highly recommend using two percent milk for the best taste and texture.
- Melted Butter – This adds extra richness and helps the exterior crisp. I recommend using unsalted butter to avoid waffles that are too salty.
- Egg – We separate the egg yolk and egg white. Then, whip the egg white before adding it to the batter. This adds air pockets to the batter, helping it puff up and stay super fluffy.
Cinnamon Vanilla Glaze
- Powdered Sugar (Confectioner’s Sugar) – Do not substitute granulated sugar, or your glaze will be grainy!
- Milk – This combines the ingredients and creates a smooth consistency. Again, I highly recommend using two percent milk.
- Vanilla Extract – Adds a touch of vanilla throughout the glaze. For the best taste, use pure vanilla extract, not imitation varieties.
- Ground Cinnamon – This contributes to the cinnamon bun theme, adding warmth and depth to the glaze.
How to Make This Cinnamon Roll Waffle Recipe
- Prepare. Before you begin, plug in your waffle iron, and allow it to preheat. We need it to be nice and hot for crispy waffles!
- Create the glaze. Whisk the powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and milk in a bowl until smooth. Then, set it aside.
- Combine the waffle batter. In a large bowl, add all the waffle ingredients except the egg white. Stir with a whisk until a smooth batter forms.
- Beat the egg white. In a third bowl, add the egg white. Use a fork or hand mixer to beat until the liquid is foamy and fluffy.
- Finish the batter. Gently fold the beaten egg white into the waffle batter with a spatula.
- Cook. Grease the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Then, use a ladle to spoon the waffle batter into the center of the hot waffle iron. Make sure to leave space around the edges, or the batter will overflow! Close the iron, and cook for two to two and a half minutes or until golden brown.
- Repeat. Transfer the cooked waffle to a wire rack. Then, repeat, cooking the remaining batter.
- Serve. Top your cinnamon waffles with the prepared glaze, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy warm!
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve my cinnamon roll waffles warm topped with the homemade cinnamon vanilla glaze. However, they’re also great with options like:
- Maple Syrup
- Butter
- Fresh Berries
- Caramel Sauce
- Whipped Cream
- Cream Cheese
Frequently Asked Questions
Stored in an airtight container, leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for one to two days. Or, you can freeze the waffles for one to two months!
To do so, allow them to cool completely. Then, transfer them to a sealable bag. Place a piece of parchment paper between each piece to prevent them from sticking, and freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight when you’re ready to eat.
Reheat thawed waffles in the microwave. Or, pop them in a toaster just until heated through.
I haven’t tested it, but many people like to take canned or homemade cinnamon roll dough and cook it in a waffle iron. It should work just the same, but you may need to adjust the cooking time!
Cinnamon Roll Waffles with Vanilla Glaze
Equipment
- 1 waffle maker
- 2 mixing bowls
- 1 spatula, whisk, fork, and ladle
Ingredients
Waffle Batter
- 1 cup AP flour, all purpose
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sour cream, light sour cream is fine
- ½ cup 2% milk
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, not hot
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 egg white, beaten until foamy
Cinnamon Vanilla Glaze
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons 2% milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla flavor
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron.
Prepare the cinnamon vanilla glaze
- Mix together the powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and milk. Set it aside.
Prepare waffle batter
- In a large bowl, combine everything except the egg white. Stir well using a whisk until a smooth batter forms.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the egg white using a fork (or hand mixer) until it is foamy and fluffy.Once the egg white is fluffy, fold it into the batter using a spatula. Using a ladle, spoon the batter onto the waffle maker.
- Close the waffle maker and bake for 2 – 2.5 minutes. Repeat. Top with vanilla cinnamon glaze or preferred toppings. Best served immediately.
7 Comments on “Cinnamon Roll Waffles with Vanilla Glaze”
Best waffles I’ve ever eaten!! Beyond a doubt!
Light, fluffy and absolutely delicious!
Hands down our family of 7’s favorite waffles! Doubled the batch after the first try and saved some for the freezer! So glad we found this recipe! We did do one change which was subbing the sour cream for plain Greek yogurt that’s nice and thick as we don’t usually keep much sour cream on hand and it works great!
I was wondering if subbing the sour cream for yogurt would still result in a similar texture?
I’ve never tried it. If you decide to try it, I would perhaps use Greek yogurt since it is a bit more thick.
These waffles are A-mazing! I mean… cinnamon roll meets waffle goodness! A huge hit with my family…even my husband. (He usually prefers savory over sweet! ) I double the cinnamon glaze and we skip the syrup. All of the ingredients I have on hand on the regular. This one is definitely a keeper!
These waffles are amazing!! I was able to whip these up quickly for breakfast. All of the ingredients I had already which was a major bonus. Highly recommend these waffles, they are delicious & easy to make !!