How To Make Cinnamon Sugar

Glass bail storage jar filled with homemade cinnamon sugar.

5 from 2 votes

This cinnamon sugar recipe shows you how to make the best cinnamon sugar ever. Whether you’re sprinkling it over your morning toast, topping off oatmeal or just making baked goods, this favorite is simple to make!

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Condiments, Seasoning Blends

Cuisine: American

Servings: oz jar

Calories: 90kcal

Author: Kelly Bloom

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup cinnamon ground Ceylon cinnamon
1½ cup sugar white, or brown for a moister blend

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Instructions

Measure the cinnamon and sugar into a bowl. If making a large batch, consider wearing a face mask, as the fine ground cinnamon can get you sneezing.
PRO TIP: You can also use brown sugar for a moister, softer mixture. Be sure to store it in a jar that keeps it sealed, so it stays crumbly textured. Brown sugar and cinnamon is amazing in oatmeal!
½ cup cinnamon, 1½ cup sugar
Both cinnamon and sugar can develop tiny lumps. If you have a baking flour sifter, run the ingredients through the sifter to get any lumps out.
Taste test your cinnamon sugar mix. If you think you'd prefer to adjust the cinnamon to sugar ratio, now it the time to do so.
Transfer to a spice jar, mason jar, or a rubber sealed bail jar. Keep in a cool, dry pantry storage location. This cinnamon sugar will keep up to 18 months.

Notes

Use a fine grain of sugar for the best texture - granulated or superfine is perfect. Confectioners is too fine, it will clump.
You can substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar for a richer flavor.
You can add other spices to the cinnamon sugar recipe, such as nutmeg, cloves, or cardamom.

Uses For Cinnamon Sugar

You can use this cinnamon sugar blend with a variety of desserts, such as cookies, cobblers bars, cakes, and muffins. It can also be used to rim a glass for a cinnamon sugar margarita, or cheesecake martini. You can also dip fruit in it for a sweet and refreshing treat.

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