Cinnamon Waffles

Jun 22, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A stack of golden cinnamon waffles on a plate with a pat of butter and the toppings from the recipe

Rich and tender cinnamon waffles made with an enriched batter featuring extra eggs and butter for a delicate crumb, enhanced with warm cinnamon and pure vanilla bean paste.

Prep 20 min

Cook 15 min

Cooling 25 min

Total 1 hr

Yield 6 waffles

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Ingredients

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waffles

2 ¼ cups (270.0 g)all-purpose flour
3.0 tbsp (38.0 g)sugar
2 ½ tsp (10.0 g)baking powder
½ tsp (2.5 g)baking soda
1 ¼ tsp (3.3 g)ground cinnamon
¾ tsp (4.0 g)fine sea salt
3.0 (150.0 g)large eggs
1 ¾ cups (420.0 ml)buttermilk, at room temperature
8.0 tbsp (113.0 g)unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1.0 tsp (5.0 g)vanilla bean paste

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Instructions

Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and fine sea salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until slightly frothy. Add the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla bean paste; mix until smooth.
Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—the batter should be slightly lumpy; avoid overmixing.
Cover the batter and let it rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to develop flavors and improve texture.
Lightly grease the waffle iron, if necessary. Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, about 4-6 minutes.
Carefully remove the waffles and keep warm on a wire rack in a low oven while cooking the remaining batter.
Serve the waffles warm with butter and maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Tips

Resting the batter chilled helps hydrate the flour and improves waffle tenderness.
Using vanilla bean paste gives a stronger vanilla flavor that pairs excellently with cinnamon.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make cinnamon waffles?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 25 minutes to chill and rest. The recipe makes about 6 waffles.

How should I store cinnamon waffles?

Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat in a toaster or oven to maintain crispness.

Can I make cinnamon waffles ahead?

Prepare the batter and refrigerate it for up to 1 day; stir gently before cooking.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (5 g). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Rich and tender cinnamon waffles made with an enriched batter featuring extra eggs and butter for a delicate crumb, enhanced with warm cinnamon and pure vanilla bean paste.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.

392 Calories / serving

18.8g Fat

45.1g Carbs

10.3g Protein

10.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (6 servings): ~2352 cal · 113g fat · 271g carbs · 62g protein · 64g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 392 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 74 min·4.3 mi·~8650 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 53 min·2.7 mi·~5300 steps
Moderate cycling 40 min·8.0 mi
Swimming laps 55 min
Jogging 38 min·3.2 mi·~6100 steps
Stair climbing 36 min·~3250 steps
Dancing 64 min
Bodyweight circuit training 40 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 91 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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