Homemade Cinnamon Waffles Recipe
on Mar 19, 2025
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Discover the perfect homemade cinnamon waffles recipe – crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and bursting with warm cinnamon flavor. These easy, freezer-friendly breakfast treats are ready in minutes and will become your family’s new weekend tradition. Learn expert tips for golden, delicious waffles every time!
There’s something magical about the aroma of cinnamon wafting through the house on a lazy weekend morning. These cinnamon waffles have become a much-requested breakfast treat, and for good reason! They strike that perfect balance between special occasion indulgence and everyday simplicity that busy families are constantly searching for.
A family-friendly cinnamon waffle recipe that transforms ordinary mornings into special memories – perfectly spiced, wonderfully fluffy, and ready in minutes. The ultimate comfort breakfast for busy moms who deserve a little sweetness in their day.
While these waffles are delicious with traditional maple syrup, try serving them with a dollop of cinnamon-spiced whipped cream and sautéed apples for a dessert-worthy breakfast treat that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Why You’ll Love This Cinnamon Waffles Recipe
- Freezer-Friendly: These waffles freeze beautifully, meaning you can make a big batch on the weekend and have homemade breakfast ready in minutes on hectic weekday mornings. Just pop them in the toaster, and voilà – breakfast is served!
- Crowd Pleaser: Whether topped with fresh berries, a dollop of whipped cream, or just a drizzle of maple syrup, these waffles create a customizable breakfast experience that satisfies everyone’s preferences.
- Simple Pantry Ingredients: No need for a special shopping trip – this recipe uses staples you likely already have in your kitchen, making it perfect for those “What’s for breakfast?” moments when the pantry seems bare.
- Foolproof Results: The buttermilk ensures these waffles turn out tender and fluffy every single time, while the brown sugar and cinnamon create a caramelized exterior that’s absolutely irresistible.
🧇 The process of making homemade waffles together becomes just as special as enjoying them around the table – a tradition your family will cherish!
Recipe Ingredients
- Buttermilk
- Butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Brown sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Cinnamon
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make Waffles With Cinnamon
Step 1: Turn on your waffle iron to preheat. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until well combined.
Step 2: Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 3: Mix to combine.
Step 4: Lightly grease your waffle iron if needed. Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.
Recipe FAQs
No buttermilk on hand? No problem! Mix 2 tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice with enough regular milk to make 2 cups. Let it sit for 5 minutes to curdle slightly, and you’ll have a perfect buttermilk substitute.
Yes! Replace the buttermilk with your favorite plant-based milk plus 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and substitute coconut oil or a plant-based butter for the melted butter. The waffles will have a slightly different flavor profile but will still be delicious.
Most waffle irons have indicator lights, but if yours doesn’t, sprinkle a few drops of water on the surface – if they sizzle and evaporate immediately, your iron is ready. This ensures your waffles cook evenly and develop that perfect crispy exterior.
Expert Tips
- Rest Period: Allow your batter to rest for 10 minutes before cooking. This gives the gluten time to relax and the leavening agents time to activate, resulting in lighter, fluffier waffles with the perfect texture.
- Customize Sweetness: As noted in the recipe, you can adjust the sugar to your preference. Try making them with the full amount of brown sugar the first time, then adjust down by half if you prefer a less sweet waffle. The cinnamon flavor still shines beautifully either way.
- Cinnamon Upgrade: For a more complex flavor profile, try using freshly ground cinnamon or a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of cardamom. These warm spices complement each other beautifully and elevate your waffle game.
- Perfect Golden Color: Because of the brown sugar content, these waffles brown faster than traditional recipes. Stay close to your waffle iron the first few times you make these to find the perfect cooking time for your specific model.
More Family Favorite Waffle Recipes
If your family loves waffles as much as my family does, you’ll want to add these other crowd pleasing waffles to your breakfast rotation!
- Hearty Banana Oatmeal Waffles: Combines ripe bananas and wholesome oats for a delicious morning meal that’s both kid-approved and mom-friendly.
- Easy Sourdough Waffle: A perfect classic breakfast when you have a sourdough starter on hand.
- Chocolate Waffle Recipe: Fluffy, rich chocolate waffles that seem like a dessert, but aren’t overly sweet — making them the perfect unexpected breakfast item.
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Cinnamon Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups buttermilk
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Turn on your waffle iron and allow it to preheat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix to combine.
- Lightly grease your waffle iron if needed. Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter. These waffles brown up quicker than normal because of the amount of sugar in them so keep an eye on them.
- Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for a cozy, cinnamon-flavored breakfast.
Notes
- These waffles freeze well! Let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the freezer. Reheat in a toaster or oven for a quick and delicious meal.
- This is quite a sweet waffle which I think makes the cinnamon stand out more. If you don’t want them quiet as sweet, you can reduce the sugar by half.
- If you can find cinnamon chips, they are SO delightful added to this waffle batter.
- While these waffles are delicious with traditional maple syrup, try serving them with a dollop of cinnamon-spiced whipped cream and sautéed apples for a dessert-worthy breakfast treat!
