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Homemade Cinnamon Sugar

Learn how to make the perfect cinnamon sugar ratio to use in all your baked goods! I'll teach you the best ratio to bake with, different types of cinnamon you can use, and best ways to store.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 0.5 cup
Calories: 849kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Combine sugar and cinnamon. Whisk until evenly combined. Store or use right away! ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon

Notes

  • Storage: Store homemade cinnamon sugar in an airtight container - try using a glass jar, plastic container, or a shaker bottle for easy use in a cool, dry place. How long it lasts will not be as long depending on how fresh your cinnamon was. However if stored properly this cinnamon sugar can last up to several months in a cool, dry place.Store in the freezer in an airtight container and freeze for up to 6 months.
  • Types of sugar: You could try using a different sugar, like cane sugar, brown sugar, or coconut sugar!
  • Common Ratios: 
    • 1 cup granulated sugar + 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar + 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
    • 1/4 cup of granulated sugar + 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
    • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar + 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Nutrition

Calories: 849kcal | Carbohydrates: 225g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 200g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 323mg | Iron: 3mg