Easy Cinnamon Roll Waffles

These Cinnamon Roll Waffles are a quick and easy treat that is certainly doable on a weekday or a busy weekend…. The recipe is one of Pillsbury’s …

Admittedly .. in my humble opinion… I don’t think they compare to my “from scratch” recipe… but they were really good.. and for a quick treat breakfast.. I think they’re great.

If you’re thinking of making Cinnamon Roll Waffles on the weekend and have a little extra time.. try my from scratch recipe.. they were scrumptious!  Click here for the recipe.

TIPS

There aren’t many directions with these… it’s more of a “know thine own waffle maker”…. My waffle maker made them relatively quickly… I just followed the manufacturer’s directions that came with my maker.

They come out pretty thick and will not spread to the complete size of your normal waffle… but they will be a good deal thicker.

You can use the icing that comes with it.. but there are 8 cinnamon buns in the can… the icing that comes with it.. will not be enough… so figure on making the extra icing….

I cut back Pillsbury’s icing recipe by half… I made the whole recipe and found it way too much…. Talk about a sugar hit!

I hope you enjoy this quick treat!

Recipe:  Easy Cinnamon Roll Waffles

All you need:

1 can Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

½ cup powdered sugar

1 ½ tablespoons milk

½ teaspoon vanilla

All you have to do:

Follow your manufacturer’s instructions to preheat the waffle maker.

Separate the cinnamon rolls in the can.  Spray the waffle maker sections with cooking oil spray (butter flavor preferred).  Place one in the middle of each waffle section and place the lid down.  Cook until golden brown and completely cooked… about 3-4 minutes.

Meanwhile in a small bowl combine the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla.

When the waffles are cooked, remove them to plates and drizzle the icing over them.

Cinnamon Roll Waffles

These are just fabulous... everything you want in a waffle and a cinnamon roll ... all in one.... just wonderful!

This recipe for Cinnamon Roll Waffles is from scratch..... wait... don't go... please read on... they're really easy... trust me... I wouldn't lie to you.

TIPS

This batter makes really light not heavy waffles... it's just tweaked from my Basic Waffle Recipe.... I subbed brown sugar for the white sugar... and added cinnamon...

What makes these taste like an actual cinnamon roll.. is the Cinnamon Brown Sugar Butter Sauce.... and the Cinnamon Roll Glaze.... the combination of the cinnamon brown sugar waffle and these two sauces... makes all the difference.

 The Cinnamon Brown Sugar Butter Sauce is tweaked from one of my other recipes .. my Brown Sugar Butter Sauce... only difference in this one is the addition of cinnamon.

For the 2 ounces of cream cheese... I just "eyeball" it from an 8 oz or 4 oz package.

For tips on how to soften cream cheese quickly... click here.

This recipe sounds like a lot of work.. but it really isn't.... just be organized and follow the steps... in comes together quickly.

Unfortunately... every waffle maker is different.... you have to experiment with yours as to how long to make them and if your waffle maker is like mine... which setting to use...

The waffle maker I used was a Belgian Waffle maker... so they're pretty big... one or at the most 2 are plenty per person...  the recipe made 10 waffles.

I freeze the leftover waffles (not with sauce or glaze) ... Stack them with waxed paper separating them and put them in a freezer bag.... when you want one .. just heat and serve or top with toppings.

The Cinnamon Roll Glaze keeps well in the fridge.

Which brings me to my last tip.... you can make some parts ahead if you want to save time when you make them... but honestly ... it really goes quickly...

I hope you try this fabulous treat!

Recipe:  Cinnamon Roll Waffles (from scratch)

All you need:

For the waffles:

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 large eggs, separated

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 cups whole milk

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

For the Cinnamon Brown Sugar Butter Sauce:

1 stick butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

For the Cinnamon Roll Glaze:

2 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

about 3 tablespoons whole milk

All you need to do:

To make the Cinnamon Roll Glaze:

Combine the ingredients for the Cinnamon Roll Glaze in a medium bowl.  Whisk until smooth then set it aside.

To make the Cinnamon Brown Sugar Sauce:

Place ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.  Set aside.

To make the Waffles:

Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved and smooth.  Add the milk, melted butter and vanilla and whisk until just blended… do not over beat the mixture.

Mix the dry ingredients with the egg mixture.... don't over mix.

In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with a mixer until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).  Gently fold in the egg whites into the egg mixture, be very careful not to over mix as this will “deflate the egg whites”.

Make the waffles according to the manufacturer's instructions for your waffle maker.

To serve:

Drizzle the Cinnamon Brown Sugar Sauce over the waffle... then drizzle the Cinnamon Roll Glaze of the top.