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    Home » Recipes » No Bake Recipes

    Easy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar

    Published: Aug 15, 2021 · Last modified: Oct 16, 2022 by Leslie Kiszka / This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A glass jar of cinnamon sugar on a white counter with a spoonful in the background

    All you need are two ingredients and a couple minutes to make your own cinnamon sugar! Great for snickerdoodle cookies, apple cider donuts and much, much more.

    A glass jar of cinnamon sugar on a white counter with a spoonful in the background

    What is cinnamon sugar made of?

    Don’t laugh! People legitimately ask this question, and I think it’s because we live in a time where it’s so rare to find things that have few and simple ingredients.

    So to answer that question… it really is just cinnamon and sugar. Well, ground cinnamon and granulated sugar, to be precise.

    Don’t just stick a cinnamon stick in some white sugar and cross your fingers.

    As much as I love the nostalgia factor of the Domino Sugar ‘N Cinnamon bottles, it’s just so easy to make yourself.

    A glass bowl of cinnamon and sugar before being combined on a white counter
    A glass bowl with cinnamon and sugar being whisked together on a white counter
    A glass bowl of cinnamon sugar with a whisk on a white counter

    What is the best ratio of cinnamon to sugar?

    Personally, I find 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for every ¼ cup granulated sugar to be the perfect ratio.

    If you’re looking for a sweeter and less strong cinnamon flavor, you can reduce that to ½ tablespoon for every ¼ cup granulated sugar.

    A glass jar of cinnamon sugar on a white counter
    A small spoonful of cinnamon sugar above a glass jar on a white counter

    How should I store cinnamon sugar?

    You’ll want to store your cinnamon sugar in a tight-lidded container, preferably glass. I love using small Weck jars or mason jars (because I have… just… so many).

    If you happen to have a store-bought container like McCormick or Domino, you can simply refill that with your fresh mixture!

    Cinnamon sugar being poured through a bright green funnel into a glass Weck jar
    Cinnamon sugar in a glass jar stored in a corner

    What can I use cinnamon sugar for?

    The short answer: So many things.

    But in our house, we use it for:

    • topping buttered toast
    • rolling snickerdoodle cookie or maple bacon snickerdoodle dough
    • sprinkling on top of homemade oatmeal
    • coating apple cider donuts
    • rimming the glasses of apple cider mimosas
    • using inside the filling of apple strudel monkey bread
    • adding to coating for candied pecans
    • adding a pinch to the top of a bowl of gingerbread ice cream
    • sprinkling on top of the already indulgent twice based sweet potatoes
    Close up of the crinkled top of a stack of snickerdoodles on a white counter
    Candied Pecans
    Apple cider donuts and donut holes in a white bowl with red apples
    Rimming a champagne glass with cinnamon sugar

    After you’ve made this recipe, please consider coming back to share your experience with others by leaving a comment below with a star rating!

    A glass jar of cinnamon sugar on a white counter with a spoonful in the background

    Homemade Cinnamon Sugar

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    All you need are two ingredients and a couple minutes to make your own cinnamon sugar!
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    Prep Time 2 minutes
    Total Time 2 minutes
    Servings 8 servings (½ cup in total)
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, whisk to combine granulated sugar and cinnamon.
      ½ cup granulated sugar | 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
    • Transfer to a storage container with a tight-fitting lid (like a Weck jar). Store in a cool dry place.

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    Notes

    Nutritional information listed is for 1 tablespoon, but your actual serving size will vary on how you use it!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Cuisine American
    Author Leslie Kiszka
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