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:

  1. In one mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. 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.
  3. In a separate small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until a gritty, spreadable paste forms.
  4. Preheat the Belgian waffle iron. Pour approximately ½ cup of batter onto the center of the iron.
  5. Spoon one tablespoon of the cinnamon paste onto the wet batter and gently swirl it with a toothpick or knife.
  6. Close the lid firmly and cook until the steam stops escaping and the waffle is deep golden brown.
  7. 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.
  8. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over the warm waffles.