Cinnamon Sugar Waffle Dippers
By Rian Handler
Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

Yields:
6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Cal/Serv:
748
If you're short on time, you could skip the batter-making steps and just use a boxed mix. But let it be known that this recipe guarantees fluffy-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside waffles. It's the best.
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Editors note: this recipe was updated on March 2, 2020 to provide more information about the dish.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups
all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup
plus 2 tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
- 1 1/2 tsp.
baking powder
- 1 tsp.
baking soda
Kosher salt
- 2 cups
buttermilk
- 3/4 cup
(1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted, divided
- 2
large eggs
- 1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp.
plus 1/2 tsp cinnamon, divided
- 1 cup
chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup
heavy cream
Cooking spray
Directions
- Step 1Make batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and a large pinch of salt. In another large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, 6 tablespoons butter, eggs, and vanilla. Slowly add dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon until just combined.
- Step 2Make cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl or plate, mix together remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
- Step 3Make cinnamon ganache: Place chocolate chips and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium, heat-proof bowl. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, heat heavy cream just until it bubbles, about 5 minutes. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips. Let sit 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
- Step 4Cook waffles: Heat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions. When the iron is hot, grease with cooking spray and cook waffles until deeply golden.
- Step 5Brush waffles with remaining 6 tablespoons melted butter, and immediately dip into cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
- Step 6Slice into strips and serve with ganache for dipping.
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