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A stack of golden Cinnamon Brown Sugar Waffles on a white plate, with a pat of melting butter on top and maple syrup being poured over.

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Waffles

Rebecca Blumer
These Cinnamon Brown Sugar Waffles are a breakfast dream, delivering fluffy centers and perfectly crisp edges. The secret is folding in whipped egg whites for an incredibly light and airy texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 12 waffles
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • waffle maker

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 3/4 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbs vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Beat the egg whites in a stand mixer on medium speed until they reach soft peaks. The whites should hold their shape but the tips should curl over instead of standing straight up.
  • While the egg whites whip, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large bowl. The dry mix should look evenly colored with no streaks of brown sugar or spice.
  • Make a well in the center, then add the egg yolks, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla and stir until the batter comes together. The batter should look thick but still pourable, and a few small lumps are completely fine.
  • Use a spatula to fold the whipped egg whites into the batter just until combined. Work gently so the batter stays airy and does not lose the volume you just built.
  • Scoop the batter into the waffle maker and cook according to the manufacturer's directions. The waffles are ready when they are deeply golden and the kitchen smells warm and cinnamon-heavy.

Notes

Texture Tip: Avoid making waffles tough by mixing the batter only until combined. A few small lumps are perfectly fine and expected.
For Crisp Waffles: Always preheat your waffle iron fully. Adding batter to a cool iron will steam the waffles, making them soft instead of crisp.
Reheating: To bring back the crisp exterior of leftover waffles, reheat them in a toaster or toaster oven. A microwave will make them soft.
Serving a Crowd: Keep cooked waffles warm and crisp by placing them in a single layer on a wire rack in a 200°F oven while you cook the remaining batter.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.
Keyword Cinnamon Brown Sugar Waffles, crispy waffles, fluffy waffles