Description
Celebrate any special occasion with these vibrant and delicious Funfetti Birthday Waffles. Packed with colorful rainbow sprinkles and a fluffy, golden texture, these waffles are perfect for a fun, festive breakfast or brunch. Made with buttermilk for tender crumb and a hint of vanilla, they bring joy and sweetness to your table in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron following the manufacturer’s instructions. Set to a low heat if you plan on toasting the waffles later, or choose a higher heat for immediate serving to get a crisp exterior.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and coarse kosher salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry mixture. Use a rubber spatula to gently stir until just combined; it’s okay if the batter is slightly lumpy as overmixing can make waffles tough.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Carefully fold the rainbow sprinkles into the batter until they are evenly distributed without streaks of flour.
- Prepare Waffle Iron: Spray the top and bottom plates of the hot waffle iron generously with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Using approximately 1/2 cup of batter, spoon the mixture onto the center of the waffle iron. Spread slightly with a spatula but do not reach the edges. Close the lid and cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions until golden brown and crisp, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove and Keep Warm: Carefully remove waffles and place on a wire rack. Keep them warm in a low oven if making several batches.
- Repeat: Repeat the cooking process with remaining batter until all waffles are cooked.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your colorful, fluffy Funfetti Birthday Waffles!
Notes
- Adjust batter quantity based on your waffle iron size – typically 1/3 to 1/2 cup per waffle.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain waffle fluffiness.
- Keep cooked waffles warm on a wire rack in a low oven to ensure crispiness.
- Use cooking spray liberally to prevent sticking to the waffle iron.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk with almond milk mixed with a teaspoon of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
