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Home » Spice Blends » Cinnamon Sugar

Published: Feb 9, 2023 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Cinnamon Sugar

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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!

Cinnamon and sugar mixed together in a canning jar.
Table of Contents
A perfect blend of sugar and spice
Key ingredients
Cinnamon to sugar ratio
Recipe tips
Frequently asked questions
Ways to use cinnamon sugar
Recipes using cinnamon sugar
Cinnamon Sugar

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's donuts that are perfect 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

A bowl of sugar and a bowl of cinnamon on a cutting board.

Ingredients

This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.

  • 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 a lot. But adjust the amounts to what you'll use. The good news, 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
Cinnamon and sugar swirled together in a bowl.
Pouring mixed spice into a glass jar.

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

How long does cinnamon sugar last?

Cinnamon sugar won't go bad. However, if exposed to high humidity, it may clump together.

If the cinnamon sugar clumps, place on a baking sheet or in a heatproof dish and place in the lowest setting your oven will go for 10-15 minutes. Allow cinnamon sugar to cool and then return to container.

Ways to use cinnamon sugar

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

Recipes using cinnamon sugar

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

Kathy
A mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
5 from 26 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 57 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Combine sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl
  • Mix with a whisk or spoon until fully combined
  • Pour into an airtight container

Notes

  • 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

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.003gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 0.5mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 0.3mg
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