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Pumpkin Churro Waffles

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The recipe prices will vary based on fluctuating grocery costs. Please use what is posted as a guide.

Recipe Cost $8.71
Recipe Serving Cost $1.08
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Pumpkin churro waffles are crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside, almost soufflé-like. They’re coated with spiced sugar and drizzled with a cream cheese glaze.

This light and fluffy pumpkin waffle recipe serves eight and costs about $8.71 to make, which is only around $1.08 per serving.

Three Churro Waffles stacked on a white plate.

Churro Waffles

These pumpkin waffles are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, thanks to the buttermilk and whipped eggs. They’re perfect for fall brunch, Thanksgiving morning, Christmas morning, or breakfast for dinner!

Pumpkin Churro Waffles take plain waffles to the next level. Not only will you love the taste, but you will also love how easy this recipe is to make.

What You’ll Love About This Churro Waffles Recipe:

  • Texture: These waffles are soft and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The smooth cream cheese glaze is the perfect topping!
  • Versatile: Serve these waffles for breakfast, brunch, or as breakfast for dinner. You can even drizzle caramel, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream over the top for a fun and delicious dessert. 
  • Seasonal Bliss: These waffles capture the very essence of Fall. The spices create the cozy flavors of Autumn that we all know and love. 

Ingredients and Estimated Cost

Per Serving Cost: $1.08

Recipe Cost: $8.71

  • ½ cup granulated sugar – $0.15
  • ½ + ⅓ cup dark brown sugar – $0.35
  • 2 teaspoons + 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice – $0.65
  • 4 ounces cream cheese – $1.49
  • ½ cup powdered sugar – $0.20
  • 1 ¼ cups milk – $0.15
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract – $0.12
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour – $0.30
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder – $0.08
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda – $0.01
  • ½ teaspoon salt – $0.01
  • 4 large eggs – $1.72
  • 1 cup buttermilk – $0.50
  • 1 ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree – $2.14
  • 6 tablespoons butter – $0.84

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. I updated the pricing for this recipe in September 2023.

All of the ingredients needed to make this recipe.

How To Make Churro Waffles

***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.

  1. First, preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. Place a foil-lined wire rack on a cookie sheet and place the cookie sheet in the oven.
  2. Next, make the sugar mixture in a gallon-size Ziploc bag. Shake all the ingredients together and then set aside. 
  3. Then, make the spiced cream cheese glaze using a stand mixer. Once you reach the desired consistency, set it aside.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. 
  5. In the stand mixer, beat eggs on medium speed until they are frothy. 
  6. Add the remaining wet ingredients.
  7. Combine the dry and wet ingredients. 
  8. After that, spray the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray and add the batter. 
  9. Cook as per your waffle iron instructions. 
  10. Place each waffle on the prepared baking sheet in the oven as they finish cooking. 
  11. Finally, place one waffle at a time in the Ziploc bag and shake until evenly coated. 
  12. Repeat with remaining waffles and drizzle with cream cheese glaze. 

A picture collage showing how to make this recipe.

Pumpkin Churro Waffles Variations:

  • To make the waffles gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
  • To make the waffles dairy-free, use almond or soy milk instead of buttermilk and milk.
  • To make the waffles vegan, use vegan butter and vegan cream cheese instead of regular butter and cream cheese.

Pumpkin Churro Waffles Substitutions:

  • If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make your own by following this buttermilk substitute recipe. 
  • If you don’t have canned pumpkin puree, you can puree 1 cup of cooked pumpkin in a food processor or blender.
  • If you don’t have melted butter, you can use vegetable oil.
  • You can grease the waffle iron with butter or vegetable oil if you don’t have nonstick cooking spray.

Serving and Storage Tips

To serve:

  • Serve the waffles immediately with the spiced cream cheese glaze.
  • You can also serve the waffles with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, syrup, or fruit.

To store:

  • You can store the waffle batter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Whisk the batter before cooking it.  
  • Cooked waffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  • Store the glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. 

To freeze:

  • To freeze uncooked waffles, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Once the waffles are frozen solid, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag.
  • The glaze does not freeze well, so I do not recommend freezing it. 

To thaw:

  • To thaw frozen waffles, place them in the refrigerator overnight.
  • You can also thaw frozen waffles in the microwave on the defrost setting for 1-2 minutes per waffle.

To reheat:

  • To reheat cooked waffles, place them in a toaster oven or oven set to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes per waffle.
  • You can also reheat frozen waffles that haven’t been thawed in the toaster oven or oven set to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-5 minutes per waffle.
  • You can also reheat waffles in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side.
A fork-full of the finished Churro Waffle recipe.

Recipe FAQs

Can you refrigerate waffle batter overnight?

Yes, store waffle batter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Whisk the batter before cooking it.  

How many calories are in a pumpkin waffle?

These pumpkin Waffles have 501 calories per waffle. For the full nutritional value of the waffles, scroll to the bottom of the recipe card. 

How long do you cook waffles in a waffle maker?

Each waffle maker is different, and you should refer to the manufactures directions. However, on average, it takes about five minutes per waffle in a waffle maker to cook thoroughly. 

Why are my waffles sticking to the iron?

First, be sure you are spraying the waffle maker with nonstick spray before placing the waffle batter inside. Next, ensure the waffle maker is hot enough before using it. If it is not hot enough, the batter cannot cook all the way through, causing it to separate and stick to the plates when opening it. 

The finished Churro Waffle recipe on white serving plates.

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Churro Waffles with cream cheese glaze on a white plate.

Churro Waffles

Pumpkin churro waffles are crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside, almost soufflé-like. They’re coated with spiced sugar and drizzled with a cream cheese glaze.
4.89 from 9 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin, waffles
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 32 minutes
Total Time: 47 minutes
Servings: 8 people
US Customary – Metric
Calories: 501kcal
Author: Jillian – a Food Folks and Fun original!

Ingredients

CHURRO COATING:

SPICED CREAM CHEESE GLAZE:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • dash pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon

PUMPKIN WAFFLES:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 6 Tablespoons melted butter
  • nonstick cooking spray
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

PREPARE PAN AND OVEN:

  • Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 225°F.
  • Place a foil-lined wire rack over a cookie sheet, and place the cookie sheet in the oven.

MAKE SUGAR MIXTURE:

  • In a gallon size, Ziploc bag add sugars and pumpkin pie spice. Shake until combined, set aside.

MAKE SPICED CREAM CHEESE GLAZE:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon and beat until smooth.
  • Use additional milk to thin the glaze to the desired consistency.

MAKE PUMPKIN WAFFLE BATTER:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat eggs on medium speed until frothy and pale in color, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add buttermilk, milk, pumpkin, and butter and beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add dry ingredients and mix on low speed until combined and no flour clumps remain about 1-2 minutes.

COOK PUMPKIN WAFFLES:

  • Lightly spray the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add an appropriate amount of batter to the waffle iron and spread quickly.
  • Close the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Place the waffle on the prepared baking sheet in the oven, and repeat with the remaining batter.

TO FINISH:

  • Working quickly, place one waffle at a time in a Ziploc bag with the sugar mixture and shake until evenly coated.
  • Repeat with remaining waffles.
  • Drizzle waffles with spiced cream cheese glaze, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • In the recipe above, I say, “Add the appropriate amount of batter to the waffle iron and spread quickly.” I do not specify an amount because each waffle iron is different. Use the amount that’s best for your waffle iron.
  • If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, use my buttermilk substitute recipe!

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1waffle | Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 6657IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 3mg
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  2. Erin says

    Whoa! I love how you mixed 4 of the best things ever (churros, waffles, cream cheese, pumpkin) and combined them into one awesome dish! Thanks for this awesome recipe Jillian!

    Reply

  3. Rebecca M says

    Oh my!! I am drooling over here right now 🙂 I am loving all things pumpkin this season and your waffles sound and look amazing!!

    Reply

  4. christine says

    I’m not that big on pancakes or waffles but holy heck I could totally get on board for these. This would make a great weekend breakfast!

    Reply

  5. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says

    OMG I wish someone would wake me up with this tomorrow! It is so perfect! I’ve made Churro Eclairs, looks like this would be my next project!

    Reply

  12. Alison Corey says

    I love that this recipe uses pumpkin puree in the batter. It gives the waffles a delicious pumpkin flavor and a moist and fluffy texture.

    Reply

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