Churro Waffles with Cinnamon Sugar and Chocolate Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Golden waffles infused with cinnamon sugar, topped with a rich chocolate drizzle for a sweet twist on classic churros. This Latin American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, combines all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup, melted unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1 3/4 cups milk, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined; batter will be slightly lumpy.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tbsp ground cinnamon for the topping.
5. Step 5: Pour enough batter into the preheated waffle iron to cover the surface, cook for 4-5 minutes until waffles are golden brown and crisp.
6. Step 6: Remove waffles and immediately sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the hot waffles to coat.
7. Step 7: For chocolate drizzle, heat 1/4 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it simmers, then remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth.
8. Step 8: Drizzle the warm chocolate sauce over the cinnamon sugar-coated waffles and serve immediately.