Yields Makes 4 About Time 10 mins
AuthorMaren Ellingboe

Plug in your waffle iron for a sinful, sweet treat!  Prepare yourself, these decadent ice cream sandwiches are next level. Mouth-watering, cinnamon-sugar churros (waffled) pair perfectly with large scoops of ice cream and a chocolaty drizzle.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup water, the butter, sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon over medium-high heat until bubbling at the edges. Add flour and whisk until no lumps of flour remain.

Step 2
2

Remove from heat. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. The dough will be very glossy and thick. Let stand 5 minutes.

Step 3
3

Meanwhile, preheat a Belgian waffle iron and spray with cooking spray. Spoon 1/4 cup dough into center of each of the 4 waffle sections. Close lid and cook until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 4
4

Meanwhile, microwave cream 2 minutes. Quickly stir in chocolate and set aside. Mix sugar and cinnamon on a small plate.

Step 5
5

Coat cooked waffles in cinnamon sugar mixture. Top 4 waffles with ice cream and chocolate sauce, then top each with a second waffle. Sprinkle more cinnamon-sugar on top.

Ingredients

 1/4 cup unsalted butter
 2 tablespoons brown sugar
 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
 1 cup all-purpose flour
 4 eggs
 1/2 cup heavy cream
 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
 1/2 cup sugar
 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  Vanilla ice cream

Directions

Step 1
1

In a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup water, the butter, sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon over medium-high heat until bubbling at the edges. Add flour and whisk until no lumps of flour remain.

Step 2
2

Remove from heat. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. The dough will be very glossy and thick. Let stand 5 minutes.

Step 3
3

Meanwhile, preheat a Belgian waffle iron and spray with cooking spray. Spoon 1/4 cup dough into center of each of the 4 waffle sections. Close lid and cook until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 4
4

Meanwhile, microwave cream 2 minutes. Quickly stir in chocolate and set aside. Mix sugar and cinnamon on a small plate.

Step 5
5

Coat cooked waffles in cinnamon sugar mixture. Top 4 waffles with ice cream and chocolate sauce, then top each with a second waffle. Sprinkle more cinnamon-sugar on top.

Churro Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches

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