No need to buy frozen waffles when you can easily make the real thing at home! These easy pumpkin waffles are fluffy, tender, and bursting with your favorite fall flavors for the perfect family breakfast.
While making the waffle batter, preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer directions.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and pumpkin puree until smooth and well combined. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring just until the batter is combined.
2 1/2 cups buttermilk, 4 large eggs, 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
Slowly add the melted butter to the batter, mixing until just combined.
1/4 cup unsalted butter
Lightly spray the preheated waffle iron’s cooking surface with nonstick spray. Scoop batter onto the bottom surface, making sure not to overfill the waffle maker. Close the lid and cook until golden brown; the time for this may vary depending on your waffle maker.
Carefully remove each waffle from the iron using tongs; transfer cooked waffles to a baking sheet in a 225℉ oven to keep warm before serving, or transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before refrigerating or freezing.
Repeat with the remaining waffle batter, greasing the waffle iron again as needed.