Crispy Cinnamon Churro Waffles Recipe

Churro waffles are light and fluffy and finished with a warm cinnamon-sugar coating — the best blend of breakfast and dessert.

The Best Churro Waffle Recipe

Churros are traditionally fried dough rolled in cinnamon and sugar. This version turns that dessert into a breakfast favorite by using a fluffy buttermilk waffle batter that’s finished with the same irresistible cinnamon-sugar coating.

The batter includes a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon for warmth and sweetness, but the waffles are delicious on their own. After cooking, each waffle is brushed with melted butter and coated in cinnamon and sugar so every bite tastes like a churro.

Top these churro waffles with maple syrup, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or dulce de leche, or simply enjoy them plain — they’re excellent either way.

Ingredients for Churro Waffles

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• 2 cups buttermilk – balances the sweetness and keeps waffles tender.
• 3 eggs
• 5 tablespoons coconut oil, melted – adds a subtle flavor; substitute vegetable oil if preferred.
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar – light or dark brown works.
• 2 cups all-purpose flour – or gluten-free all-purpose flour for a GF version.
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon – in the batter for warm spice.
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar – for the cinnamon-sugar coating.
• 4 tablespoons butter – melted, for brushing before coating.

Variations

• Use vegetable oil instead of coconut oil.
• Cut waffles into strips and dip them after coating to make churro waffle dippers.
• Try this coating on chocolate or banana waffles for a different twist.

Directions for How to Make Churro Waffles

1. Preheat the waffle maker: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to heat your waffle iron.
2. Make the batter: In a large bowl whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until combined. Add flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Whisk to a mostly smooth batter; a few small lumps are fine. Let rest 10 minutes so the flour absorbs the liquid and the batter thickens.
3. Prepare the coating: In a shallow dish combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; set aside.
4. Melt the butter: Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a shallow bowl for brushing.
5. Cook the waffles: Scoop batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s directions. For a Belgian waffle use about 3/4 cup batter; cooking typically takes 4–5 minutes. Waffles are done when golden brown and easily release from the iron.
6. Coat the waffles: Remove the waffle, brush both sides with melted butter, then dip or press both sides into the cinnamon-sugar mixture so each waffle is evenly coated.
7. Finish and serve: Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with toppings like whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or dulce de leche, or enjoy them simply coated in cinnamon and sugar.

Serving Suggestions

These waffles are delicious on their own, but you can also top them with dulce de leche, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit, chocolate chips, or coconut flakes for extra indulgence.