Don’t buy pre-made cinnamon sugar—save money and make a fresh batch at home.
What is Cinnamon Sugar and What Is It Made Of?
Cinnamon sugar is a simple flavored sugar made by combining ground cinnamon with granulated sugar. It’s quick to make, customizable to your taste, and useful in many recipes and snacks.
Cinnamon Sugar Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (read recipe notes to adjust)
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt (for flavor), optional
Instructions
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Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and optional salt in a small bowl.
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Stir until evenly mixed.
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Store in an airtight container or shaker. Keeps at least one year when kept dry.
Notes
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon = mild, subtle flavor.
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon = pleasantly mellow flavor (recommended).
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon = bold, spicy flavor with more zing.
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How to Make Cinnamon Sugar and How to Store It
Combine ½ cup (about 100 grams) granulated sugar with 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix well and transfer to an airtight jar or shaker. Stored in a cool, dry place, the blend will keep for at least a year.
What Is the Best Cinnamon-to-Sugar Ratio?
There is no single “best” ratio—adjust to taste. A good starting point is 1 tablespoon cinnamon per ½ cup sugar for a mild flavor; increase to 1 1/2 or 2 tablespoons per ½ cup for a stronger cinnamon presence.
Ways to Use Cinnamon Sugar
Cinnamon sugar makes a great topping for many baked goods and snacks, including:
- muffins and quick breads
- puff pastry desserts
- scones
- donuts
- shortbread and pretzels
- bagels and baked churros
- leftover pie crust, oatmeal cookies, sugar cookies
- and snickerdoodles, of course
It also works well on non-baked breakfasts: spread butter or oil on toast, pancakes, waffles, or English muffins and dust with cinnamon sugar. Sprinkle over oatmeal or overnight oats without added fat for a quick flavor boost.
For creative snacks, try sprinkling cinnamon sugar on tortillas and baking them, or dust it on apple, banana, or plantain slices before baking for crisp, sweet snacks.
To use in coffee, add the cinnamon sugar to the cup first, pour a small amount of hot coffee and stir until dissolved, then fill the rest of the cup. This helps prevent undissolved cinnamon floating on top.
Why Is Cinnamon Sugar So Good?
Cinnamon offers a warm, slightly spicy aroma and flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of sugar. The combination is comforting and aromatic, enhancing both smell and taste in many dishes.
Substitutes for Cinnamon Sugar
If you don’t have cinnamon, substitute nutmeg, allspice, ground ginger, pumpkin pie spice, or apple pie spice for a different but still delicious flavor profile.
Other Types of Sugar You Can Use
You can mix cinnamon with brown sugar, coconut sugar, or sugar substitutes like stevia or sucralose. Each will change the texture and flavor slightly, so adjust quantities to taste.
Is Cinnamon Sugar the Same as Cinnamon?
No. Ground cinnamon is a single spice made by grinding the dried bark of cinnamon trees. Cinnamon sugar is a blend of ground cinnamon and sugar—two ingredients combined for a specific sweet-spicy flavor.
Is Cinnamon Sugar Healthy?
Ground cinnamon contains compounds with potential health benefits and is low in calories by itself. When mixed with refined sugar, however, the calorie and sugar content increases, so use it in moderation as a flavoring rather than a daily staple.
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