I am excited to share this cinnamon sugar waffle recipe with you today. The classic snickerdoodle cookie is the inspiration behind the recipe. If you don’t know what a snickerdoodle cookie is it is a sugar cookie that is dusted with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon and then baked. Our waffles use the same sugar cinnamon mixture, but the mixture is sprinkled on the waffles after they are cooked, while the waffles are still piping hot. The mixture then melts into the surface of the waffle and forms a delicious sugar and cinnamon crust.
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🥣 Equipment
This recipe does not require an electric mixer, but it does help to use one to thoroughly beat the wet ingredients. This step is important to help the waffles to fluff up. You can also do this by hand with a wire whisk.
- Waffle Iron
- Handheld or Stand Electric Mixer (optional)
- One Medium and One Large Mixing Bowl
🥘 Ingredients
I highly recommend that you use buttermilk because it will help your waffles to rise better. If you do not have buttermilk on hand, Lauren from Tastes Better from Scratch has a handy guide for making your own buttermilk using regular milk.
- 13/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Cream of Tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1-3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
📋 Instructions
Step 1. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Step 2. In a medium mixing bowl, sift dry ingredients together.
Step 3. In a separate large bowl combine the wet ingredients.
Step 4. Using a handheld mixer, beat the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until frothy, about two minutes on high speed.
Step 5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until nearly smooth. Do not overstir.
Step 6. Mixture should be thick but still easily spreadable. A few remaining lumps are okay.
Step 7. Add about 1 to 11/2 cup batter to waffle iron and cook for about 4 minutes.
Step 8. Dust with cinnamon sugar mixture while waffles are still hot.
🌡️ Storage and Reheating
Store any leftovers in an airtight container or food storage bag. Store as follows:
- In the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- In the freezer for up to 3 months.
They can be reheated in the microwave, toaster, or oven.
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I hope you love these waffles as much as I did. If you’ve tried the recipe or have any questions, please let me know in the comments!
Cinnamon Sugar Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Waffles
- 1¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup butter melted and cooled to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon.
Waffles
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift dry ingredients together.
- In a separate bowl with a handheld mixer, beat together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until frothy, about two minutes on high speed.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until nearly smooth. Do not overstir – a few small lumps are okay,
- Add 1 to 1-1/2 cup batter to waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes.
- While waffle is still hot, sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping on both sides of waffle. Repeat last two steps until batter is gone.
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