When the temperatures drop outside, it’s time to whip up some fall dishes. This is one for the record books.
For many of us, breakfast is the best meal of the day. We love pancakes and waffles for obvious reasons. These fall-inspired waffles are truly a flavor sensation. Don’t skip the whipped cinnamon honey butter. Top with warm maple syrup and chopped pecans for a 5-star breakfast that will make you a superstar.
How To Make Pumpkin Waffles with Whipped Cinnamon Honey Butter
The Ingredients You Will Need
None of the ingredients in this dish are hard to find, and many you may very well already have. Here’s what you’ll need to have on hand:
Flour – All-purpose.
Sugar – Granulated.
Baking powder – Check the date and make sure it hasn’t expired. This is important.
Spices – Ground cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, nutmeg. Or, you can use pumpkin pie spice. All of these can be found in the spice section of your grocery store.
Salt – Kosher, or table.
Butter – Unsalted, chilled.
Milk – Whole.
Pumpkin purée – Not pumpkin pie filling. This can be found in the canned fruit area of most well-stocked supermarkets.
Eggs – Lightly beaten.
For the Whipped Cinnamon Honey Butter
Butter – Unsalted, room temperature.
Powdered sugar – Aka confectioner’s sugar.
Honey – Go with good quality.
Vanilla extract – Top-notch is best.
Cinnamon – Ground.
Salt – Optional (but good).
Tools Used for this Recipe
Breville Electric Waffle Maker – We love this waffle maker. It’s a little pricier than others, but the quality is superior and is reliable and long-lasting.
Electric Hand Mixer – This can be used in place of a stand mixer.
EXPERT TIP: Gradually add the flour to the wet mixture and then stir until just combined. You will still see small chunks of butter, which is what you want.
Tips for Making Perfect Pumpkin Waffles with Whipped Cinnamon Honey Butter
Use a Variety of Spices – You can use pumpkin pie spice for this recipe and still get a good flavor. We find that using a combination of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg gives a deeper, more traditional flavor.
Balance the Batter – Combine dry ingredients in your food processor or a large bow, and then whisk together the wet ingredients in another. Gently mix the two together. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and spices, resulting in light and flavorful waffles.
Preheat the Waffle Iron – Ensure your waffle iron is fully preheated before pouring in the batter. This helps achieve a crispy exterior while keeping the inside fluffy. If your waffle iron is not non-stick, then grease the waffle iron with cooking spray or oil for easy release.
Don’t forget the Toppings – To put these waffles in a league of their own, they need special toppings. The whipped cinnamon honey butter (room temperature, or slightly chilled), combined with warm maple syrup and chopped pecans, is restaurant-quality.
EXPERT TIP: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding the batter to your waffle maker. We recommend adding just enough to fill all of the crevices. A small spatula can help you spread the batter.
How To Serve
Depending on the size of your waffle maker, this recipe typically will feed four people. We get about 5 large waffles from one batch. If you want to serve two waffles per serving (for 4 people), then make the first batch and keep the waffles warm in a low-temperature oven (225°F) until the next batch is ready.
As mentioned, you can also use this batter to make pancakes.
The whipped cinnamon honey butter can be made several days in advance and will keep just fine in a container on the counter.
Be sure to have plenty of warm maple syrup and chopped pecans at the table so guests can add more if desired.
Other Classic Breakfast Recipes to Try
When breakfast is done right, there’s nothing much better. Here is a collection of recipes that will delight all of the breakfast lovers in your family.
- Pumpkin Butterscotch Bread
- Buckwheat Waffles with Blueberry Sauce
- Ricotta Lemon Pancakes with Vanilla Sauce
- Banana Caramel French Toast Casserole
- Orange Sweet Rolls
- Grandma’s Kolaches
- Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake
- Banana Nut Bread
- Homemade Apple Fritters
These are all amazing and always a hit with family and friends. But, in the meantime, isn’t this plate full of deliciousness calling your name?
Waffles are wonderful any time of the year, and that includes pumpkin waffles.
But, when the leaves are changing colors and the temperatures are dropping, this breakfast is absolute fall perfection.
It’s perfect for an intimate weekend breakfast with a loved one, but it’s also festive; it is ideal for serving guests, especially during the holiday season.
Every bite is elevated and yet pure comfort. You’ll feel like you’re having a spectacular breakfast at one of the best bed and breakfasts in the world. It’s really that good!
Ready to make the best fall breakfast this side of Vermont? Go for it!
And when you do, be sure to take a photo of it, post it on Instagram, and tag #HowToFeedaLoon!
Pumpkin Waffles with Whipped Cinnamon Honey Butter
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Equipment
Ingredients
For the Whipped Cinnamon Honey Butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Pumpkin Pancakes
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 5 tablespoon unsalted butter cubed and chilled
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ¾ cup pumpkin purée not pumpkin pie filling
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- cooking spray if needed (for waffle iron)
- whipped cinnamon honey butter for serving, recipe below
- maple syrup for serving
- 1 cup chopped pecans for serving (optional)
Instructions
Make the Whipped Cinnamon Honey Butter
- Add all of the butter ingredients to a large sturdy bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat until combined and fluffy. Transfer to a bowl and keep at room temperature until ready to serve. You can chill the butter for about 10 minutes before serving to help get a more solid scoop.½ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Make the Pumpkin Waffles
- Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and salt in your food processor and pulse to combine.2¼ cups all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup sugar, 2 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon allspice, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- Add the cubed butter and pulse about 10 more times, until the butter resembles small peas.5 tablespoon unsalted butter
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin purée, and eggs. Slowly stir in the flour/butter mixture and continue stirring until a batter forms (there will be visible chunks of butter).1½ cups whole milk, ¾ cup pumpkin purée, 2 large eggs
- If your waffle iron is not nonstick, spray it with cooking spray or use a paper towel to apply a little vegetable oil. Preheat the waffle iron to your desired setting.cooking spray
- Ladle enough of the batter over the grid to just fill all of the crevices. Lower the lid and cook until golden brown, 4 to 7 minutes (depending on the size of your waffle iron).
- Serve at once with a dollop of whipped cinnamon honey butter on top, along with warmed maple syrup and chopped pecans, if using.whipped cinnamon honey butter, maple syrup, 1 cup chopped pecans
Sam Harris says
My husband and I follow your YouTube channel and LOVE it! I made these waffles for breakfast this morning and wanted to let you know this is one of the best recipes you have published! Keep the good food and laughs coming!
Kris Longwell says
Sam! You have no idea how happy this makes us! And we are so so thrilled you and your hubby loved the pumpkin waffles! They’re pretty amazing, right? Thank you so so much for your support! It honestly means so very much to us! Have a great day and love to you and your husband!! Kris & Wesley