Spiced Churro Waffles with Cinnamon Sugar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

Waffles infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, dusted with cinnamon sugar, and served warm for a churro-inspired breakfast or dessert treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: In a separate medium bowl, beat 2 large eggs, then whisk in 1 1/4 cups whole milk, 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix — a few lumps are fine.
4. Step 4: Lightly grease the waffle iron with nonstick spray or butter. Pour about 1/2 cup batter onto the center of the waffle iron and cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
5. Step 5: In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 2 tsp ground cinnamon. Immediately after cooking, brush each waffle lightly with melted butter and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
6. Step 6: Serve the spiced churro waffles warm with optional toppings like maple syrup or whipped cream.