Thischurro waffles breakfastis next-level amazing! Topped with homemade caramel sauce, it has a crunchy outside coated in a sugar-cinnamon mixture and a soft, fluffy inside. It’s an easy breakfast idea that you’ll be craving every morning.

A stack of churro waffles drizzled with caramel sauce sits on a white plate. The waffles are sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and a striped red and white napkin is visible beside the plate.

You have NOT even lived unless you’ve tried churro waffles, especially covered with your favorite caramel sauce.These incredible treats are so simple to make, too! You just whip up a pretty basic,easy waffle recipe,and then dip the still-hot waffles in a dish of cinnamon and sugar.

You guys… Whether you have them for breakfast or dessert or breakfast-for-dinner, these heavenly waffles are sure to become a family favorite that you’ll want to make over and over again.

Churros are one ofthose snacks that are hard to find, but I sure do love enjoying them at fairs and ball games when I can. That’s why I was inspired to create this at-home churro remix using some simple ingredients and a simpler method.

It’s got the crunch on the outside that we all so love in churros, with the soft and steamy insides that are just plain irresistible.My kids know something good is coming when Iget out the waffle iron AND the sugar and cinnamon…I can’t wait for you to serve these special treats up to you and yours!

Why You’ll Love These Churro Waffles

Churro Flavor in Waffle Form: This recipe combines the best of both worlds by bringing the delicious, cinnamon-sugar flavor of churros into a waffle form. It’s a creative twist that gives you a fun and familiar taste.
Decadent Caramel Sauce: The caramel sauce adds a rich, buttery sweetness that perfectly complements the churro-flavored waffles.
Warm and Comforting: The warm cinnamon and sugar waffles topped with the caramel sauce feel like ultimate comfort food. And yet they’re still crazy easy to whip up!
Quick and Easy:With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe is perfect for busy mornings or spontaneous treats.
Versatile Toppings:Customize your waffles with toppings like whipped cream,homemade buttermilk syrup, or chocolate drizzle for endless delicious possibilities.

🧇 You’ve gotta try whipping up somesweet cherry wafflesfor breakfast—my kids go crazy for them, and I swear, the giggles are worth every sticky bite!

Recipe Ingredients

All-Purpose Flour
Baking Powder
Salt
Granulated Sugar
Eggs
Neutral Oil—such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil
Milk
Cinnamon
Caramel Sauce— Use a jar of your favorite brand of ice cream topping or make aneasy homemade caramel sauce.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

A stack of four waffles dusted with cinnamon sugar on a white plate. A red and white striped cloth is partially visible beside the plate. More waffles are on a cooling rack in the background.

How to Make Homemade Churro Waffles With Caramel Sauce

Step 1:In a medium bowl, combine the dry waffles ingredients. Make a well in the center and add the wet waffle ingredients to the well. Whisk until a slightly lumpy batter forms.

Step 2:In a shallow dish, mix the 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon.

Step 3:Cook the batter according to the waffle maker’s directions. Remove the cooked waffle and immediately place it in the cinnamon sugar, turning to coat both sides. Repeat with remaining batter.

Step 4:Top with caramel sauce and serve.

Recipe FAQs

How do you keep churro waffles warm?

While you’re making churro waffles, you can keep the “done” ones in a 200°F oven on a wire rack. This will keep them toasty warm, as well as help them to maintain their crunchy exterior texture without continuing to cook them.

What do you serve with homemade churro waffles?

I love, love, love these with caramel sauce. There’s just something about the spicy sweetness of the sugar-cinnamon coating that pairs amazingly with the warm sweetness of caramel. You can also serve them up like regular waffles with traditional toppings, like blueberry sauce, strawberries, and whipped cream.

Can I make the batter the night before?

While you technically can, don’t. The baking powder starts working right away and you’ll lose that perfect crispy-fluffy texture that makes these so special. Trust me, it takes 5 minutes to mix in the morning.

My waffles aren’t getting crispy enough – what gives?

You’re probably opening the waffle maker too soon. Let them cook until the steam slows down significantly – even a minute past when you think they’re done. That extra time creates the crispy exterior that holds up to the cinnamon-sugar coating

Several golden-brown waffle slices are arranged on a cooling rack beside a scoop of velvety ice cream. A red and white striped cloth is partially visible in the bottom left corner. The waffles have a sugary coating, giving them a crisp texture.

Expert Tips

Hot Iron:Be sure your waffle iron isgood and hotbefore cooking each waffle so you get a perfectly crispy outside.
Non-Stick:Make sure togrease your waffle iron with a little oil or non-stick spraybefore adding your batter each time. Cleaning stuck-on waffle out of the nooks and crannies isn’t fun.
Eat While Hot:These waffles are best right out of the waffle iron, but you can keep them warm in a 200°F oven if you need to.
Salty & Sweet:Adding alittle bitof salt to the caramel sauce will help balance the sweetness.

churro waffles on a plate with caramel sauce

How To Store Leftovers

Store any leftover churro waffles in an airtight containerfor up to 3 days,though they’ll start losing their signature crispiness after day one.

To reheat, skip the microwave (it’ll make them soggy) and pop them in your toaster orair fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutesuntil they’re hot and crispy again.

If you want to freeze them, let them cool completely, place wax paper between each waffle to prevent sticking, and store in a freezer bagfor up to 2 months.

When you’re ready to eat, reheat them straight from frozen in the toaster or air fryer – no need to thaw first. Just remember toadd fresh cinnamon sugar after reheatingsince the original coating might have absorbed into the waffle.