Cinnamon Sugar

Homemade Cinnamon Sugar is a delicious blend of ground cinnamon and sugar. It's perfect for making cinnamon toast or sprinkling over baked goods and sweet treats!

A perfect blend of sugar and spice

One of my favorite treats from my childhood was cinnamon toast, perfectly toasted bread slathered with butter and sprinkled with the perfect balance of cinnamon and sugar.

My boys love making cinnamon toast for a late-night snack and I usually find the tell-tale signs in the morning with a few crumbs and a little cinnamon and sugar on the counter.

The combination of cinnamon and sugar isn't just perfect on toast. I often sprinkle muffins with a bit before baking them. And then there are donuts that are perfectly rolled in cinnamon sugar right after baking or frying.

And it's a must in a homemade apple pie!

I noticed at the store that you can actually buy a small container of premixed cinnamon sugar in the baking section. The only problem is you will pay an astronomical price for a very small container!

There's no reason to buy the premixed stuff when you can easily whip this together at home for almost no cost at all! Store in a glass jar with a lid or reuse an older spice container with the sprinkle top.

Key ingredients

• Sugar - use regular granulated sugar. Brown sugar or coarse sugar could also be used.
• Cinnamon - any type of ground cinnamon you have in your cupboard

Cinnamon to sugar ratio

The amount of cinnamon and sugar you use is entirely up to you. Many times I will just scoop out some sugar and mix in cinnamon until it looks right.

However, a good ratio to keep in mind is 1:4. One part cinnamon to four parts sugar. So if you have one cup of sugar, you'll use ¼ cup of cinnamon. If you like it lighter on the cinnamon, add less. Sometimes in baked goods, I use less cinnamon.

Just remember, there's no wrong way to mix cinnamon and sugar. As long as you like it, it's good!

I tend to make a large batch when I'm mixing up cinnamon sugar because we use it a lot. But adjust the amounts to what you'll use. The good news, is if you make too much, it's not going to go bad. Just store it in an airtight container and pull it out whenever you need it.

• Pour cinnamon and sugar into a bowl and use a spoon or whisk to fully mix the two ingredients together
• Pour into a container

Recipe tips

• Use any amount of sugar and cinnamon that you'd like
• A good starting point is one part cinnamon to four parts sugar
• Store in an airtight container

Frequently asked questions

Ways to use cinnamon sugar

• Sprinkle on buttered toast
• Add to finished pancakes or waffles
• Sprinkle a bit on top of fresh fruit, like blueberries or strawberries
• Use in your morning cup of coffee

Recipes using cinnamon sugar

• Cinnamon Muffins
• Banana Cinnamon Muffins
• Cake Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar
• Cinnamon Rolls
• Rhubarb Muffins

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