Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (10g) baking powder
- ½ tsp (3g) salt
- 1 ½ cups (355ml) whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (55g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp (8g) ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp (30ml) whole milk
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In one mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a second bowl, combine the whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract, then whisk into the dry ingredients until a smooth, thick batter forms.
- In a separate small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until a gritty, spreadable paste forms.
- Preheat the Belgian waffle iron. Pour approximately ½ cup of batter onto the center of the iron.
- Spoon one tablespoon of the cinnamon paste onto the wet batter and gently swirl it with a toothpick or knife.
- Close the lid firmly and cook until the steam stops escaping and the waffle is deep golden brown.
- While waffles are hot, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually whisk in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until the icing is velvety and pourable.
- Drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over the warm waffles.