Easy Cinnamon Brown Sugar Waffles – Crispy, Fluffy Breakfast Recipe
These Cinnamon Brown Sugar Waffles are crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor and rich caramel sweetness from brown sugar. They make the perfect quick breakfast, cozy brunch idea, easy family breakfast, or comforting weekend treat. Topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh berries, these homemade waffles deliver bakery-style flavor with simple pantry ingredients. Whether you need easy breakfast ideas, food ideas for brunch, or a make-ahead freezer-friendly recipe, these waffles are always a delicious choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Maple syrup for serving
- Powdered sugar for serving
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
- Pour the batter into the center of the hot waffle iron, spreading slightly if necessary.
- Close the waffle iron and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the waffles are golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer cooked waffles to a baking sheet in a warm oven while preparing the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Do not overmix the waffle batter because this can make the waffles dense instead of fluffy.
- Keep finished waffles warm in the oven on a baking sheet instead of stacking them to maintain crisp edges.
- For extra fluffy waffles, separate the egg whites, beat them until soft peaks form, and gently fold them into the batter before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg