If you’re looking for the perfect cozy fall breakfast, you’re going to want to make these pumpkin spice waffles. They’re soft and fluffy inside, crispy on the outside, and packed with pumpkin and warm pumpkin-spice flavor.
And then there’s the cinnamon honey butter. It’s creamy, sweet, buttery, and has just the right amount of cinnamon. Spread it over a stack of warm waffles, add a drizzle of maple syrup, and you’ve got a breakfast that’s pretty hard to beat.
If this sounds good to you, be sure to try my pumpkin spice pancakes next. They’re perfect with the cinnamon honey butter in this recipe!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Packed with pumpkin flavor: Pumpkin puree gives these waffles a delicious seasonal flavor and tender texture.
- Perfectly spiced: Pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon give every bite that warm, cozy flavor you want in a fall breakfast.
- Crispy on the outside: The waffle iron gives the edges a delicious crisp texture while the inside stays soft.
- Soft and fluffy: Buttermilk helps make these waffles tender and light.
- Cinnamon honey butter: This sweet, creamy butter takes these waffles to another level.
- Easy to make: The batter comes together quickly with simple ingredients.
- Perfect for fall mornings: These are made for chilly mornings, weekend breakfasts, and holiday brunches.
- Amazing with maple syrup: A little syrup over the warm cinnamon honey butter is the perfect finishing touch.
Key Ingredients
You’ll find the complete list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Pumpkin puree: The star of these waffles! It adds cozy pumpkin flavor while helping keep the waffles tender and moist.
- Pumpkin pie spice & cinnamon: Bring all those warm, classic fall flavors that make these waffles extra cozy.
- Buttermilk: Adds a slight tang and helps make the waffles light and tender on the inside.
- Cinnamon honey butter: The perfect finishing touch! It adds creamy richness, sweet honey flavor, and a warm cinnamon kick.
- Honey: Gives the butter a natural sweetness that makes every bite taste extra special.
Variations
- Add more spice: Add a little extra cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice if you love a stronger fall flavor.
- Use maple syrup: Drizzle warm maple syrup over the waffles and cinnamon honey butter for even more cozy flavor.
- Add chopped pecans: Sprinkle chopped pecans over the finished waffles for a little crunch.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold a handful of chocolate chips into the batter for a sweeter breakfast.
- Try whipped cream: Top the waffles with whipped cream for an extra special weekend breakfast.
- Add powdered sugar: A light dusting of powdered sugar makes these waffles look extra pretty.
- Use maple butter: Replace the cinnamon honey butter with softened butter mixed with a little maple syrup.
- Make them extra cozy: Add a pinch of extra cinnamon to the cinnamon honey butter before serving.
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Waffles
Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl with a pour spout.
Step 2: Melt the butter and let it cool a bit. Then, mix the wet ingredients until smooth.
Step 3: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Some lumps should remain. Set aside.
Step 4: Beat the cinnamon honey butter ingredients until light and fluffy. Set aside.
Step 5: Cook the waffles according to your waffle iron instructions until crispy and golden brown.
Step 6: Top with cinnamon honey butter and maple syrup. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Let the melted butter cool: Make sure the butter isn’t piping hot when you add it to the wet ingredients.
- Don’t overmix the batter: Stir just until the ingredients are combined. Small lumps are completely okay.
- Use softened butter for the topping: Soft butter will whip much more easily into a light, fluffy cinnamon honey butter.
- Don’t overfill the waffle iron: The batter expands as it cooks, so use the amount recommended for your waffle iron.
- Cook until crispy: Let the waffles cook until both sides are crispy and slightly browned for the best texture.
- Keep finished waffles warm: If you’re making several batches, keep the cooked waffles warm while you finish the remaining batter.
- Make the cinnamon honey butter ahead: You can prepare the butter before cooking the waffles so it’s ready to spread as soon as they come off the waffle iron.
- Serve immediately: These waffles are especially good right off the waffle iron when they’re warm and crispy.
- Don’t forget the syrup: The cinnamon honey butter is delicious on its own, but a drizzle of maple syrup makes these waffles even better.
Pumpkin Spice Waffles FAQs
Pumpkin puree and buttermilk help give these waffles a tender, fluffy interior, while melted butter adds richness. The key is to avoid overmixing the batter, since excessive mixing can make waffles less tender.
Waffles can become soggy when trapped steam has nowhere to escape. Place cooked waffles in a single layer on a wire rack, and avoid stacking them while they’re hot. Cooking them until properly crisp also helps maintain their texture.
No. Pumpkin pie filling is already sweetened and seasoned, while plain pumpkin puree is the ingredient intended for these waffles. Using pie filling could change the sweetness, spice level, and consistency of the batter.
Buttermilk helps create tender, fluffy waffles and contributes a subtle tang that balances the brown sugar and pumpkin. It is an important part of the recipe’s soft texture.
Yes, you can. If you don’t have buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to a liquid measuring cup. Then, fill with regular milk until it reaches the 1 cup mark. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
Cinnamon honey butter and maple syrup are the signature toppings for these waffles. Whipped cream, chopped pecans, powdered sugar, and fresh fruit are also easy additions when you want to build a more elaborate breakfast.
Yes. Maple syrup can replace the honey if you want the topping to have a stronger maple flavor. Maple also pairs naturally with pumpkin, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
Pecans are an especially good choice because their buttery, nutty flavor complements pumpkin and warm spices. Chopped walnuts can also work if you prefer them.
Let the waffles cool, then place them in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 4 days.
Yes. Cool the cooked waffles completely, then place them in an airtight freezer-safe bag or container. Reheat them directly from frozen in a toaster or oven until heated through and crisp.
A toaster is one of the easiest ways to reheat individual waffles while restoring some of their crispness. You can also reheat them in the oven until warmed through and crispy.
Yes, although the microwave tends to make waffles softer rather than crispy. If you use the microwave for convenience, a short reheating time is preferable, followed by a toaster or oven if you want to restore crisp edges.
Greating Pairings for Pumpkin Spice Waffles
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Pumpkin Spice Waffles with Cinnamon Honey Butter
Ingredients
Waffles
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Honey Butter
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Waffles
- In a large measuring cup or bowl with a pour spout, add in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Whisk until incorporated.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, brown sugar, buttermilk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth and completely combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined but do not overmix. Some small lumps are ok.
Cinnamon Honey Butter
- In a large bowl, add in all of the ingredients and beat until light, fluffy, and fully incorporated.
- Heat waffle iron and pour in waffle batter. Cook until both sides are crispy and slightly browned.
- Spread cinnamon honey butter over waffles, top with syrup, and enjoy.
Notes
- Let the melted butter cool: Make sure the butter isn’t piping hot when you add it to the wet ingredients.
- Don’t overmix the batter: Stir just until the ingredients are combined. Small lumps are completely okay.
- Use softened butter for the topping: Soft butter will whip much more easily into a light, fluffy cinnamon honey butter.
- Don’t overfill the waffle iron: The batter expands as it cooks, so use the amount recommended for your waffle iron.
- Cook until crispy: Let the waffles cook until both sides are crispy and slightly browned for the best texture.
- Keep finished waffles warm: If you’re making several batches, keep the cooked waffles warm while you finish the remaining batter.
- Make the cinnamon honey butter ahead: You can prepare the butter before cooking the waffles so it’s ready to spread as soon as they come off the waffle iron.
- Serve immediately: These waffles are especially good right off the waffle iron when they’re warm and crispy.
- Don’t forget the syrup: The cinnamon honey butter is delicious on its own, but a drizzle of maple syrup makes these waffles even better.
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