How to Make Cinnamon Sugar
If you want to learn How to Make Cinnamon Sugar, you’ve come to the right place. Cinnamon sugar is one of those things that can instantaneously transport you back to your childhood when you had cinnamon toast. All you need are two ingredients. If you have granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in your pantry, you have everything you need.
Homemade cinnamon sugar is something my Mom always had in the spice cupboard.I only used it on buttered toast, but now I love it on bagels and waffles. While some may think a post about how to make cinnamon sugar is not necessary, that it’s something everyone should know, you’d be surprised how many don’t know how to make it.
When my son moved into his first apartment when he went off to law school this past fall, he bought some cinnamon sugar from the store. It was too heavy on the cinnamon for him, not at all like what I make. He asked me how to make cinnamon sugar. We happened to be visiting so I made some for him. His affection for cinnamon sugar was the inspiration for this post as was one of our favorite recipes, mini cinnamon sugar muffins.
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Why You’ll Love Homemade Cinnamon Sugar
- Made with just two pantry ingredients.
- Takes less than five minutes to make.
- Easily customize the sweetness and spice level to your personal liking.
- More affordable than store-bought blends.
- A multipurpose spice to keep in your pantry.
- Measure the cinnamon and sugar into a small bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together.
- Using a spoon, scoop cinnamon sugar.
- With a funnel in a shaker, spoon cinnamon sugar into the shaker for easy use.
How to Make Cinnamon Sugar
The key to truly great cinnamon sugar is using high-quality ground cinnamon. I like Vietnamese Cinnamon. When you use good cinnamon, you don’t need as much. A typical ratio for making cinnamon sugar is 1/4 cup of white sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.
For our tastes, that ratio doesn’t work. Our perfect cinnamon sugar ratio less cinnamon and more sugar, as indicated in the recipe below.
How to Use Cinnamon Sugar
Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on toast with butter (my childhood favorite), bagels, waffles, or French toast. Recipes that use cinnamon sugar include snickerdoodles, mini cinnamon sugar muffins, and churros.
You can also rim a cocktail glass, stir some into coffee, hot chocolate, or tea, and use some as a topping for muffins and oatmeal.
Tips and Suggestions
- Mix the ingredients well so there are no sugar or cinnamon clumps.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla sugar for added warmth.
- Label your jar with the date you made it.
More Recipes for Spice Blends
I love making homemade spice blends, and they are very economical when you use what you have on hand. Two of my favorites are pumpkin pie spice and apple pie spice.
How long does homemade cinnamon sugar last?
It will last a minimum of six months when stored in an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid, such as a glass jar. I only make small batches, one cup at a time.
Can I make cinnamon sugar with powdered sugar?
You can, but it will be very fine and more suited for dusting desserts.
Can I make cinnamon sugar with brown sugar?
Yes. Brown sugar adds moisture and a deeper molasses flavor. Yoy may get clumps more easily, though.
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Cinnamon Sugar Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the sugar and ground cinnamon. Using a spoon or small whisk combine the sugar and cinnamon.1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Using a funnel, transfer some of the cinnamon sugar mixture into a shaker for everyday use. Store the remaining sugar mixture in an airtight container to refill the shaker.
