Cinnamon Sugar
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What is it?
Cinnamon sugar is a blend of cinnamon and sugar, used to flavor a variety of foods.
Can I make it?
Cinnamon sugar can be easily made with only ground cinnamon and granulated (white) sugar. It is made with a 3:1, sugar to cinnamon ratio, and can be made in less than five minutes. Find the recipe here at chowhound.com.
Is it useful?
Cinnamon sugar has many uses, including:
- A topping for buttered toast, waffles, or bagels
- An addition to fruit salad and desserts
- A topping to add to cookies, muffins, or cakes before baking
- A sweetener for tea and/or coffee
What are some common recipes with cinnamon sugar?
Most recipes won't directly call for "cinnamon sugar", but if a recipe has sugar and cinnamon used together, chances are it is combined to make a cinnamon sugar blend. Here are some of the most popular cinnamon sugar recipes:
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A classic Mexican dessert.
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Grandma's favorite and German classic.
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A.K.A. German toast and eggy bread, a favorite breakfast food.