# Ingredient List:
→ Waffle Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 3/4 cups whole milk
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
09 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
→ Cream Cheese Glaze
12 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
14 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions until hot and ready to cook.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly then whisk in the whole milk, cooled melted butter and vanilla extract until homogenous.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula or whisk just until combined; a few small lumps are fine—do not overmix.
05 - In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, packed light brown sugar and ground cinnamon, stirring until smooth and spreadable.
06 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with cooking spray or a brush of melted butter to prevent sticking.
07 - Spoon about 1/2 cup of batter onto the center of the hot iron, then drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon swirl over the batter and use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl it through.
08 - Close the iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes depending on your appliance; transfer to a wire rack and repeat with remaining batter and swirl.
09 - Beat the softened cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth, add powdered sugar and vanilla, then add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the glaze reaches a drizzling consistency.
10 - Arrange waffles warm, drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze and serve immediately; garnish with chopped nuts if desired.
