These pumpkin pecan waffles are crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and filled with warm pumpkin spice flavor and crunchy pecans. Topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, and a dusting of cinnamon, they’re the perfect cozy fall breakfast.
With each recipe that I post, I typically share a memory that inspires it. For this recipe, though, the memory isn’t really the inspiration. That is because this recipe is inspired by my favorite fall candle scent from Bath & Body Works.
One time, when I was in college, I was shopping around at BBW, likely because I had a coupon to use, and I kept walking past this area that smelled absolutely divine. I couldn’t figure out what it was, but I kept circling the store, coming back to that spot, and thinking, “What is that?” Finally, I figured out that they actually had one of the fall candles lit inside an open glass globe. I looked to see what scent it was, and immediately went to find that candle to buy. Of course, it was pumpkin pecan waffles.
I still buy that scent every year in at least one hand soap, but I’m going to need to pick up another candle. With the fall season, we’ve taken to lighting a candle after our nightly reset, and guess which one we’ve been burning. It has given me a craving for pumpkin waffles that I finally got the chance to satisfy. They are delicious and definitely worth trying out for at least one breakfast this fall.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Salt
- Brown Sugar
- Milk
- Pumpkin Puree
- Butter, melted
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Pecans, chopped
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring Tools
- Waffle Iron
How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Waffles
- Preheat the waffle maker.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice, and 1 tsp salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together ¼ cup brown sugar, 1½ cups milk, 1 cup pumpkin puree, ¼ cup melted butter, 2 eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and mix well until a batter forms. Fold in ½-1 cup chopped pecans.
- Lightly grease the waffle maker then fill well/s with the recommended amount of batter for the maker. Close the lid and cook until the waffles are browned and crisp.
- Carefully remove and repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve with desired toppings and enjoy!
- I topped mine with butter, maple syrup, some additional chopped pecans, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Questions You May Have?
How long do I cook my waffles for?
Every waffle maker is different, so I would recommend checking the instructions for your specific waffle maker. For mine, it took 6 or 7 minutes for them to finish cooking at a medium heat setting.
What toppings go best with pumpkin pecan waffles?
I did the typical butter and maple syrup like I would do on a regular waffle, but them added more chopped pecans, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Other options could be cinnamon honey butter, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, caramel syrup, or anything else you can think of that would go well with pumpkin and pecan.
How should I store and reheat leftover waffles?
To store them, use an airtight container or ziploc bag, and keep them at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. To reheat, you can put them in the toaster or use a microwave.
Pumpkin Pecan Waffles
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minutesIngredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp salt
¼ cup brown sugar
1½ cups milk
1 cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
½-1 cup pecans, chopped
Directions
- Preheat the waffle maker.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice, and 1 tsp salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together ¼ cup brown sugar, 1½ cups milk, 1 cup pumpkin puree, ¼ cup melted butter, 2 eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and mix well until a batter forms. Fold in ½-1 cup chopped pecans.
- Lightly grease the waffle maker then fill well/s with the recommended amount of batter for the maker. Close the lid and cook until the waffles are browned and crisp.
- Carefully remove the waffles and repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve with desired toppings and enjoy!
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