Popular Uses for Cinnamon Sugar
Meats & Poultry
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Glazed Ham: Cinnamon Sugar is a classic ingredient for glazing ham, adding a beautiful balance of sweetness and warm spice that caramelizes during roasting.
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Chicken Marinades: Blend into marinades with soy sauce, garlic, and citrus for a sweet-and-savory balance that tenderizes and flavors chicken.
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Pork Roasts: Sprinkle over pork tenderloin or chops before roasting for a lightly sweet, caramelized crust with aromatic depth.
Seafood
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Salmon Glazes: Combine with butter, maple syrup, and lemon for a rich, golden glaze on baked or grilled salmon.
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Shrimp Skewers: Toss shrimp with oil, cinnamon sugar, and chili flakes for subtle caramelization and gentle spice.
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Seafood Stews: A dash adds background warmth and sweetness to tomato-based seafood stews or chowders.
Vegetables & Plant-Based
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Roasted Squash: Enhances roasted butternut, acorn squash, or pumpkin with cozy autumn flavor.
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Sweet Potatoes: Sprinkle over baked or mashed sweet potatoes for a naturally sweet, spiced side dish.
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Carrots: Glaze roasted or sautéed carrots with cinnamon sugar for elevated sweetness.
Rice & Grains
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Rice Pudding: Stir into rice pudding for a classic cinnamon-sweet taste that feels nostalgic and comforting.
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Breakfast Bowls: Sprinkle over oatmeal, porridge, or quinoa with fruit and nuts for a balanced start to the day.
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Couscous: Sweeten couscous with cinnamon sugar, raisins, and almonds for a Moroccan-inspired side.
Soups & Stews
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Chili: A pinch balances smoky spices in chili with gentle sweetness that rounds out bold flavors.
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Lentil Soup: Adds warmth and subtle spice to hearty lentil or bean soups.
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Vegetable Stews: A small spoonful enriches tomato-based stews, offering depth and balance.
Baking & Desserts
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Cookies: Essential for snickerdoodles, sugar cookies, and holiday bakes.
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Cakes: Adds warmth and sweetness to coffee cakes, pound cakes, or spice cakes.
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Pastries: Perfect for cinnamon rolls, donuts, churros, and breakfast pastries.
Beverages
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Hot Chocolate: Stir into cocoa for sweet, spiced hot chocolate.
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Coffee Drinks: Sprinkle over lattes, cappuccinos, or iced coffee for café-style flair.
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Smoothies: Blend into fruit or protein smoothies for sweetness and gentle spice.
History of Cinnamon, The Spruce Eats
Cinnamon Sugar Butter Cookies recipe, The Spruce Eats
Ingredients: Sugar, cinnamon
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