22 Best Cinnamon Recipes With Warm, Comforting Flavor
Nothing's more cozy than this inviting spice.
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Walk on over to your spice jars for a minute. There's cinnamon there, right? Thought so. That's because cinnamon is one of the most popular spices not only in the country but in the world (it's a billion dollar business, in fact). It's probably not too surprising to hear―cinnamon recipes are what get you through the the chillier days of the year! The telltale warm spiciness just makes everything so darn comforting.
And the best part about cinnamon is that it tastes good in comfort foods simple cinnamon toast in the morning to Ree Drummond's famous cinnamon rolls. It's the main ingredient in both apple pie spice and pumpkin pie spice, which is why it dominates during the colder months. It's hard to find apple desserts or pumpkin desserts without cinnamon in them because it highlights the seasonal ingredients so well.
Cinnamon isn't just for breakfast, dessert, or that PSL you're sipping. Nope, you'll find it in savory dishes too! It's an aromatic that pairs perfectly with other warming spices like cumin, making it an excellent choice for chili recipes. So if you're ready to get cozy this fall, start with these recipes that use cinnamon, and get ready to spice up your season over and over again.
Cinnamon Rolls
It's just not a roundup of cinnamon recipes without classic cinnamon rolls! And Ree's rolls are extra special, featuring a decadent maple frosting that complements the cinnamon filling.
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Cinnamon Toast
Here is Ree's favorite method for making it. Combine butter, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla extract; spread a good tablespoon of this mixture over the slice of bread; warm it up in the oven and voilà... perfect toast!
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Skillet Biscuits with Cinnamon-Honey Butter
Of course, you don't have to make fresh biscuits to enjoy homemade cinnamon-honey butter. But while they're on your mind, just go for it! A cast-iron skillet gives them a perfect crunchy crust.
Get Ree's Skillet Biscuits with Cinnamon-Honey Butter recipe.
Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole
If you want to make cinnamon rolls for breakfast but need a shortcut, Ree's got one for you! This recipe uses refrigerated cinnamon roll dough to create an easy casserole that comes together in 15 minutes.
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Apple Cinnamon Bread
If you're going to start somewhere, why not the classic flavor combo of apple and cinnamon recipes? Granny Smith apples hold up so well during baking and give a nice tart contrast to the warm spice.
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Breakfast is served! A warm bowl of oatmeal is exactly what you want to warm you up in the moment, and it feels extra special topped with apples, cinnamon, and walnuts.
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Cinnamon-Spice Sopapillas
If you've never had sopapillas, you're in for a treat! They're like little fried doughnuts rolled in cinnamon sugar. Dip them in honey for an extra sweet bite.
Get Ree's Cinnamon-Spice Sopapillas recipe.
Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Everyone could use another way to get their cinnamon roll fix. Why not try them in cookie form? They have a buttery rich outside and a warm spicy inside. And of course, they get a sweet glaze.
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Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Sure, you could go to your local coffee shop. Or, you could make it at home! It takes only six minutes in total and can last in your fridge for up to a month... if it lasts that long. 😉
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Apple Cider Doughnut Cake
It doesn't get much better than this cake version of the classic autumnal treat. The crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating will bring you right to the orchard without leaving the house!
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Cinnamon Baked French Toast
If you want to serve a crowd, make a casserole! There's a full teaspoon of cinnamon in the topping, ensuring each bite is equally delicious, no matter how much syrup you drizzle on top.
Get Ree's Cinnamon Baked French Toast recipe.
Cinnamon Candied Apples
There are regular candy apples and then there are candied apples with a cinnamon kick. And we do mean "candied" because the coating uses Red Hots for a nice spicy kick.
Get the Cinnamon Candied Apples recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Cake
Who needs a latte when you can have a big slice of cake? There's both pumpkin pie spice and extra cinnamon in the batter, so you'll get a double dose of deliciousness.
Get the Pumpkin Spice Cake recipe.
Pumpkin Chili
Don't be afraid to go savory with cinnamon. Try this seasonal chili recipe and you'll never think twice again! A big scoop is the perfect dinner to warm up on a cold night.
Get the Pumpkin Chili recipe.
Apple Pie
Apple pie filling is just a pile of fruit without a healthy dose of cinnamon. It makes the time of making homemade pie worth the effort, as the sweet apples absorb all of that warm spiciness.
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Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
If you love cinnamon and pumpkin spice in equal measure, this is the recipe for you! Baked cinnamon rolls are slathered in a luscious cream cheese frosting, making the perfect fall morning treat.
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Gingerbread-Spiced Cinnamon Rolls
Picture it for the holidays: You can prep and roll the dough into pinwheels the night before, stash it in the fridge overnight, then let rise and pop them into the oven. To achieve that warm gingerbread spiced flavor, cinnamon is sprinkled into the filling.
Cinnamon Scones
Ree's sweet cinnamon scones get a double dose of the spice: sprinkled in a crumbly coating on top and baked into the dough itself in the form of cinnamon chips. "Just be sure you dunk 'em in coffee when you eat 'em!" she says.
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Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
There's double the cinnamon in this crowd pleaser! It uses both ground cinnamon and canned cinnamon roll dough for extra flavor without too much effort.
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Snickerdoodles
A quintessential holiday cookie, a snickerdoodle becomes a snickerdoodle only after it is rolled in a thick coating for cinnamon and sugar. They'll be freshly baked in less than 30 minutes!
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