Learn how to make quick and easy cinnamon sugar recipe with 2 ingredients- granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Perfect for topping your desserts and also makes a lovely homemade gift. Recipe includes different ratios for strong or mild flavor and a variation with brown sugar, too.
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This mixture is one of those things that I really disliked as a kid but now that my palette has developed, I can't get enough of it and can sprinkle it on everything. This is now a crucial ingredient for me when it comes to Fall baking, especially when making Baked Apple Cider Donuts (Cake) or sprinkling on top of these Easy Pumpkin Pancakes (With Pumpkin Puree).
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Key ingredients
- Ground cinnamon- The higher quality, the better the mixture will taste.
- Granulated sugar- This is your regular table sugar, not to be confused with powdered sugar.
Variations
- Pumpkin pie spice- Instead of ground cinnamon, use your favorite brand of pumpkin pie spice to bring in a nice Fall flavor.
- Apple pie spice- Brings in an old classic taste to your recipes.
- Other individual ground spices- Such as cardamom, nutmeg, or cloves.
- Lavender- This will bring in a whole new dimension.
- Vanilla- Bring in extra warmth with some vanilla extract.
- Orange- Use orange extract for a new flavor profile.
How to make easy homemade cinnamon sugar recipe from scratch?
1. Pour sugar into mixing bowl- This should be granulated sugar.
2. Add in cinnamon- The ratio depends on personal preference.
3. Stir the two ingredients together- Using a regular spoon.
4. Once fully incorporated- Enjoy with baked goods and other foods.
How to use spiced cinnamon sugar?
You can use this as a topping on your final desserts or as an ingredient in your recipes.
- Use as a topping- On this Easy Yogurt Parfait.
- Coat donuts- Such as my Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts (With Cake Mix).
- Cover cookies- For a crunchy topping like these Cinnamon Cookies (Soft & Chewy) or my Best Snickerdoodle Cookies (Soft and Chewy).
- Pancakes- Like these Fluffy Cinnamon Pancakes or Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes (From Scratch).
- Muffins- Including my Easy Applesauce Muffins (With Cinnamon), Easy Pumpkin Muffins (With Cake Mix), or Cinnamon Muffins (Soft & Moist).
- Spice up your french toast- Like I did with my Easy Cinnamon French Toast and Cinnamon French Toast Sticks (Homemade).
- Sprinkle- On top of vanilla ice cream.
- Mix into your teas, coffees and hot chocolates- Like my Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate, Homemade Gingerbread Latte Recipe, or Masala Chai Tea (Karak Chai Tea).
- Dust- The top of your buttered toast.
- Bars- Like these Snickerdoodle Bars (Soft & Chewy) or dust the tops of some Easy Pumpkin Bars (Cream Cheese Frosting).
- Use as a lovely homemade gift- Packaged in a nice glass bottle with ribbons. For more inspiration, check out my Easy Food and Cookie Packaging Ideas and Easy Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas (Food).
Tips and techniques
- Be sure to label it- Otherwise you may get it confused with another spice in your cupboard.
- Mix thoroughly- You want to be sure the two ingredients are completely combined so you don't have pockets of just sugar or just cinnamon.
- Double the recipe- This is so easy to do and making it ahead makes life easier in the future.
- Afraid you won't use it all in time?- Simply half the recipe. That's easy, too.
- Be aware that there are different kinds of cinnamon- Saigon cinnamon, for example, has a stronger flavor so you may need to reduce the amount.
- Add a bit of salt- To counteract the sweetness factor.
Storage
- Make a head- This can definitely be made in advance. In fact it can last up to 3 months in your cupboard.
- Room temperature- This can be stored in a sealed jar or container for up to 3 months.
- Refrigerate- I don't recommend this. The moisture in the refrigerator can make this mixture sticky.
- Freeze- I don't recommend this since, again, the moisture will make it sticky.
Recipe FAQs
This will depend on your flavor preferences. In general, for mild flavor, use 1.5 tablespoon ground cinnamon to 1 cup granulated sugar and for a stronger flavor, use ¼ cup ground cinnamon to 1 cup granulated sugar.
Yes, but you will have to use a coffee grinder to grind them into a powder first.
Yes, but know that it does change the overall taste to a deeper more caramel-like flavor. Dark or light brown sugar can be used. Here are some tips on How to Soften Brown Sugar and even How to Make Brown Sugar (2 Ingredients) from scratch.
More cinnamon desserts
- Homemade Cinnamon Rolls (1 Hour)
- Caramelized Baked Peaches (With Cinnamon)
- Easy Caramelized bananas (With Cinnamon)
- Easy Sauteed Cinnamon Apples (30 Minutes)
- Cinnamon Roll Cake (With Cake Mix)
Recipe
Homemade Cinnamon Sugar (2 Ingredients)
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Ingredients
Mild flavor
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
Strong flavor
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, add sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Whisk together until both ingredients are evenly combined and enjoy.
- VARIATION: For brown sugar version (not as popular as granulated sugar version), whisk together 1 cup light or dark brown sugar with 2.5 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
Notes
- Enjoy this as a topping on pancakes, waffles, french toast, buttered toast, donuts, cookies, yogurt parfaits and even ice cream.
- Adjust amount of ground cinnamon based on your preference. Start with 1.5 tablespoon and taste to see if you like it and then add more as necessary. Do this gradually or else you can end up with an overwhelming spiced flavor and aroma.
- Mix in other spice blends or other ground spices like cardamom for a different flavor profile.
- Read additional tips and variations above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container or jar for up to 3 months at room temperature.
Nutrition
An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information. As such, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site.
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