This easy croffle recipe is sure to become a new favorite. Also known as a croissant waffle, each bite combines the flakiness of a croissant with the crunch of a waffle. Coated in a blend of cinnamon and sugar, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a tasty treat.

 

If you are like me and love a good recipe mash-up, then this croffle recipe is sure to be a hit! A great blend of waffles and croissants, this is a fun recipe to change up your breakfast routine.

When I first made these for my kids they instantly loved them! They really enjoy the cinnamon sugar crust and like dipping them into syrup or even yogurt.

I have even served these as a dessert, using them as a base for strawberry shortcake.

If you are looking for more things to make in your waffle maker be sure to try hash brown waffles, and cinnamon roll waffles.

What is a croffle?

Have you heard of croffles? They are essentially crescent rolls baked in a waffle iron, or a croissant waffle. The croffle became popular in Seoul, Korea. Traditionally the dough is coated with sugar but there are many ways to customize this breakfast treat.

Why this recipe works

• Fast and easy. Using refrigerated crescent roll makes this so simple.
• Texture. You get the best of both works with flakey crescents and golden waffles.
• Customizable. There are so many ways to make these your own with toppings or stuffings.

Ingredients

• Crescent rolls – I like using canned crescent rolls that can be found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. You can substitute with frozen croissant dough.
• Granulated sugar – Used to cover the crescents.
• Cinnamon – Ground cinnamon is combined with sugar for a delicious coating.
• Butter – I like using unsalted butter to grease the waffle iron. You can substitute with non-stick cooking spray.

How to make a croffle

I have included step-by-step photos below. Scroll to the bottom for the full, printable recipe and video.

1. Preheat the waffle maker. Open the crescent roll can and unroll.
2. Cut the crescent roll dough into triangles. Roll into crescents.

3. Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a bowl and pour on a plate. Roll the crescents in the mixture.

4. Brush waffle iron with melted butter or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Place the crescent roll on waffle iron. Close and cook for 2 minutes.

5. Carefully remove from the waffle iron and serve warm.

Variations

This recipe is simple to make your own. You can stuff your croffle or add different coatings.

• Stuffed croffles: Try stuffing them with things like cream cheese, berries, or nutella. Simply spread on the crescent triangles and then roll. Cook as directed. Just be sure not to over stuff them.
• Coating: You can substitute cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice, or just plain granulated sugar.

Toppings

Croffles have made their way across all social media. I have seen so many fun and delicious ways they have been topped with a variety of things. Sweet or savory, you can customize this recipe to your taste. Some of my favorite toppings include:

• Cinnamon roll icing
• Whipped cream
• Chopped strawberries
• Blueberries
• Sprinkles
• Syrup
• Chocolate syrup
• Sliced bananas
• Scrambled eggs
• Crumbled bacon

There are so many other ways to top croffles, the sky is the limit!

Heather’s recipe tips

• Preheat. Don’t forget to preheat your waffle maker.
• Grease the waffle maker. I like brushing the waffle iron with melted butter for extra flavor. You can substitute with vegetable oil or cooking spray.

Storage

Store: Leftover croffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay good for 3-4 days.

Reheat: Reheat the coffles in a toaster, an air fryer at 350 degrees for 2-3 minutes or in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes.

Freeze: These freeze well. Place them on a baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes to freeze. Place the frozen croffles in a freezer safe bag in the freezer for up 3 months.

Common questions

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