Easy Churro Waffles Recipe with Video

Churro Waffles are brushed with melted butter, coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with caramel sauce for an amazing treat any time of day.

If you like this recipe, check out my Stuffed French Toast next!

What are churro waffles?

Churros originated in Spanish and Portuguese cultures. They are deep-fried dough coated with cinnamon sugar. In the United States they’re a fun treat in the summer. Probably associated with a trip to your local county fair or amusement park. This recipe combines delicious buttermilk waffles with that famous churro topping.

More popular breakfast recipes

• The Best Buttermilk Pancakes
• Classic French Crepe Recipe
• Fresh Strawberry Muffins Recipe

Simple ingredients for churro waffles

• Dry Ingredients – A combination of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder and baking soda. The cornstarch absorbs moisture and helps to keep the gluten from over-developing. Creating a light and tender waffle with a satisfyingly crispy exterior.
• Wet Ingredients – A combination of full-fat buttermilk, milk, vegetable oil, egg yolk and vanilla.
• Meringue – Egg white and sugar are beaten together until fluffy, then folded into the batter. Another technique to achieve crispy churro waffles.
• Churro Flavorings – Melted butter plus cinnamon and sugar.
• Toppings – I like caramel sauce (dulce de leche) and fresh raspberries. Other popular toppings for churros are chocolate sauce, powdered sugar, whipped cream and sliced bananas. For breakfast drizzle them with maple syrup. For dessert top them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Instructions

I have a video showing how to make these waffles so keep scrolling. Briefly, in a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients.

In another small bowl, beat together the egg white and sugar until fluffy. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir together until just combined. Then gently fold the egg white mixture into the waffle batter. Follow your waffle makers instructions to cook four waffles.

Brush each waffle with melted butter. Then dip into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Top and serve immediately.

Serving suggestions

Churros make me think of county fairs and amusement parks. Here’s some more of my recipes that have the same vibe –

• Homemade Lemonade Recipe 
• Bourbon Bacon Candy
• Air Fryer Donut Bites

Storage directions

Cooked waffles can be frozen. Allow them to cool and place in a Ziploc bag. Freeze for up to one month. When ready to serve, place them on a baking sheet in a 200 degree F oven. Heat until warm, then brush with the melted butter and top with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Kitchen tools

• Here’s a waffle maker similar to what I used to test this recipe.
• Use a silicone pastry brush for coating the waffles with melted butter.

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Churro Waffles

Churro Waffles are brushed with melted butter, coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with caramel sauce for an amazing treat any time of day.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword churro waffles, churro waffles recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 615kcal

Author Jill McOwen

Equipment

• 1 Waffle Iron

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup buttermilk full-fat
• 1/4 cup milk
• 6 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large egg separated
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 6 tbsp butter melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon

Start Cooking

Instructions

• Heat waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, milk, vegetable oil, egg yolk and vanilla.
• In another small bowl whisk together vigorously the egg white and one tablespoon of sugar until soft white peaks form. Alternatively you can use a hand mixer for this task.
• Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until a smooth batter forms. Gently fold in the beaten egg white and sugar until no white streaks remain.
• In a shallow bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and cinnamon until well combined and set aside.
• Following your waffle iron's instructions and cook four waffles.
• Brush each waffle on both sides with melted butter.
• Coat each waffle lightly on both sides with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Drizzle each waffle with caramel sauce and serve with fresh raspberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 694IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg

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