Easy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar: Perfect for Baking and More!

This simple recipe will show you how to make delicious cinnamon sugar, perfect for sprinkling on toast, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and so much more! We'll cover the ideal cinnamon sugar ratio and answer all your burning questions.

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

For the classic cinnamon sugar ratio, you'll need just two simple ingredients. This recipe makes a versatile amount perfect for various uses.

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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🛒 Recommended Pantry Staples: 

McCormick Ground Cinnamon 

Mini Whisk – Set of 3

 

 

Step 2: Combine Sugar and Cinnamon

In a small bowl, pour in the granulated sugar.

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Step 3: Add the Cinnamon

Next, add the ground cinnamon to the sugar in the bowl.

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Step 4: Mix Well

Use a spoon or whisk to thoroughly combine the sugar and cinnamon until the color is evenly distributed. Make sure there are no clumps of cinnamon.

This image will show a spoon stirring granulated white sugar and ground cinnamon together in a small glass bowl on a light wooden surface, creating a light brown mixture.

Step 5: Enjoy Your Cinnamon Sugar!

Your homemade cinnamon sugar is ready to use! Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for several months.

This image will show a small glass jar filled with light brown cinnamon sugar, with a small spoon resting inside, on a light wooden surface. In the background, slightly out of focus, there will be a piece of toast sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.

🫙 Storage Tip: Keep your mix fresh using glass spice jars with airtight lids. Bonus: they look great on your kitchen shelf too!

Cinnamon Sugar with Brown Sugar:

For a richer, more caramel-like flavor, you can substitute some or all of the granulated sugar with light or dark brown sugar. A good starting point is a 50/50 mix:

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Answers to Your Questions:

What is the ratio of sugar to cinnamon?
The most common and recommended cinnamon sugar ratio is 4:1 (4 parts sugar to 1 part cinnamon). For example, 1/4 cup of sugar to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. This provides a balanced flavor where the sweetness isn't overpowered by the spice.

How to make sugared cinnamon?
"Sugared cinnamon" is simply the process of combining sugar and cinnamon. Follow the easy steps outlined above: Combine granulated sugar with ground cinnamon and mix thoroughly.

What is the ratio of cinnamon to sugar for donuts?
The 4:1 ratio (sugar to cinnamon) is also a great starting point for donuts. You can adjust it slightly to your preference. Some people prefer a slightly more pronounced cinnamon flavor for donuts and might use a ratio closer to 3:1 or even 2:1.

How to use cinnamon for sugar?
Cinnamon is used with sugar to create cinnamon sugar. You simply mix ground cinnamon into granulated sugar to add a warm, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor. This mixture can then be used in a variety of recipes and applications.