How to Make Cinnamon Sugar from the two ingredients you already have in your pantry. This homemade sugar blend adds just the right amount of sweet and spice to recipes.

There are certain foods that bring back childhood memories.  Butter toast sprinkled with cinnamon sugar is something I grew up eating, so today even the thought of it makes me think of my childhood.

I realize it is so easy to just buy a spice jar at the store with ready made cinnamon sugar. But once you see how easy it is to make your own homemade cinnamon sugar, you will never buy the jar at the store again.

Like most homemade things, it will save you money to make your own. Plus, you can control the rations and make it to your own preference.

There are 1001 uses for this spiced sugar.  You can sprinkle it on butter toast, roll donut holes in it, coat monkey bread muffins with it, sprinkle it on pretzels, sugar cookies, or popcorn, or add a rim to frosty glasses to serve apple cider in it.  

Sprinkling cinnamon sugar on pie crust, cobbler, sweet bread, or muffins before baking gives them a sweet streusel-like crunch. One of my favorite things about this Traditional Pumpkin Pie are the cute little pie crust cookies sprinkled with cinnamon sugar that decorate the top.  

I also love to sprinkle it on my bread pans after greasing them instead of using flour.  It really does add a great texture to the outside of this Sour Cream Banana Bread.

You could also make extra jars, tie a ribbon/tag on it, and gift it to all your friends for Christmas.

It definitely comes down to preference when making cinnamon sugar. Everyone’s preference for spice is different, so you have to find out what you like best.

How to make Cinnamon Sugar:  

The standard when making your own cinnamon sugar is 1 part cinnamon to 4 parts sugar. (think 1/4 cup cinnamon to 1 cup sugar)

BUT…I happen to like my cinnamon sugar less spicy and more sweet, so I do a little less cinnamon than most people.  My ratio is definitely sweet with a definite by not overwhelming cinnamon addition. In my opinion, this is the best ratio of cinnamon to sugar.  

1. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and blend completely.
2. Spoon into a jar or bag that seals.
3. Use as desired.

PRO TIPS:

• Double the cinnamon if you like more spice.
• Use palm (coconut) sugar or monkfruit sweetener for a healthier version.
• Scale down the recipe for a smaller batch.  (Use 1/4 cup sugar with 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon)

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Uses for Cinnamon Sugar:

Once you have a jar of cinnamon sugar in your pantry, you will find all kinds of ways to use it. 

• Sprinkle on butter toast, pancakes, or french toast
• Roll sugar cookies in it
• Use it to grease and “flour” bread pans when making sweet bread.
• Add to oatmeal, overnight oats, or yogurt
• Toss with warm popcorn or roasted nuts
• Stir into softened butter

Storing Cinnamon Sugar:

Keep it in a cool, dry place and the cinnamon sugar will keep for a very long time. Of course, if it sits too long the cinnamon will lose its strength.

Use a jar has a lid with a shaker cap for easy use. You can repurpose old cinnamon or spice jars.

Recipes with Cinnamon Sugar:

• Cinnamon Sugar Apple Donut Holes
• Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cheesecake Danish
• Blueberry Jelly Donut Holes
• Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Cups
• Easy Cinnamon Sugar Waffles
• Cinnamon Caramel Cookies

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