It’s what makes the golden brown exterior on snickerdoodles, the crunchy topping on my apple cake, and the warm, sweet flavor on pie crust cookies: cinnamon sugar! This versatile ingredient is the topping in so many recipes, but have you ever wanted to make a batch for yourself to store and use on a daily basis? If so, I’ve got you covered–today, we’re talking about how to make cinnamon sugar (and yes, it’s a brief talk for a brief, easy recipe!)! This is my favorite cinnamon sugar recipe (if you even want to call it that!). It’s the perfect ratio of sugar to spice, and it’s seriously so quick to make. Like the bottles you can buy in the store, this lasts for quite a while in your spice cabinet, so you can keep it on hand for breakfasts, snacks, and desserts. I’ve listed a few of my favorite ways to use it below, but you already know this stuff is good on pretty much anything.
What You Need
You only need two simple ingredients to make cinnamon sugar:
Cinnamon. Use a good quality ground cinnamon and make sure it is 100% cinnamon (this should be the only ingredient on the label). You could also grate your own cinnamon sticks! Sugar. You’ll need regular granulated sugar. I’ve heard of some people using maple sugar instead–if you’ve tried that, let me know how you liked it!
And that’s it! I told you this was easy. 😊 SAM’S TIP: For a spiced cinnamon sugar, you can add a pinch or two of ground nutmeg, or even some ground cardamom. This would be great folded in whipped cream or sprinkled on crepes!
How to Make Cinnamon Sugar
What’s your favorite way to use cinnamon sugar? Personally, I love it on cinnamon muffins or swirled through my snickerdoodle cake! Enjoy! Let’s bake together! I’ll be walking you through all the steps in my written recipe and video below! If you try this recipe, be sure to tag me on Instagram, and you can also find me on YouTube and Facebook
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