28 Best Cinnamon Recipes With Warm, Spiced Flavor
Get cozy with the inviting aromatic.
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Do yourself a favor and walk on over to your spice rack for a second. Is there cinnamon? Good. And if there's not, it's time to stock up your pantry with cozy season approaching! 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). That's probably not too surprising to hear, considering the best cinnamon recipes are what get us 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 all types of comfort foods, from 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 part of the reason why it dominates during the colder months. You'll be hard pressed to find apple desserts or pumpkin desserts without cinnamon in them, because it highlights the seasonal ingredients so well.
But 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 and flavorful braises. So if you're ready to get cozy this fall, start with these recipes that use cinnamon, and 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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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 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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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 just over 30 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.
Get Ree's Apple Cinnamon Bread 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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Cinnamon-Pecan Yeasted Waffles
Calling all waffle lovers! Spice up your life by whipping up the batter the night before you want them. Then in the morning, make 'em hot and fresh and drizzle with maple syrup.
Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds
Don't throw away those seeds when you carve your Halloween pumpkin. Instead, roast them and coat them with cinnamon and sugar for a healthy, tasty snack.
Get the Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds recipe.
Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie
Why choose between cinnamon rolls and apple pie when you can get the best of both worlds in one bite? The secret is using store-bought cinnamon roll dough for the crust.
Get the Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie recipe.
Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler
Another two-for-one idea is making peach cobbler with cinnamon rolls as the top. It's an over-the-top way to serve breakfast or dessert. Use frozen peaches any time of year!
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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.
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.
Get the Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls 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 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.
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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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