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Crispy Mini Churro Waffle Bites Recipe Easy Homemade Dulce de Leche Drizzle

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These crispy mini churro waffle bites combine the crunch of churros with the softness of waffles, topped with a luscious homemade dulce de leche drizzle for a sweet, cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g), sifted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup whole milk (180ml)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g) for coating
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder for coating
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for dulce de leche)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for dulce de leche)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle maker to medium-high heat for mini waffle makers or until hot for regular waffle irons (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg until frothy. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; some lumps are okay.
  5. Lightly spray or brush the waffle maker with melted butter. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter per mini waffle cavity or spread thinly if using a regular iron.
  6. Close and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Remove warm waffle bites and toss immediately in a bowl with cinnamon sugar mixture (1/2 cup sugar + 1 tablespoon cinnamon) to coat.
  8. To make the dulce de leche drizzle, combine sweetened condensed milk and 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly for 10-15 minutes until thickened and caramel-colored; do not boil.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  10. Arrange coated waffle bites on a serving plate and drizzle with warm dulce de leche. Serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

Preheat the waffle iron thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Toss waffle bites in cinnamon sugar while warm for best coating. Stir dulce de leche constantly on low heat to avoid burning. Reheat leftover bites in toaster oven or air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to restore crispness. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour; for vegan, use flax egg and plant-based milk and butter alternatives.

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