Cinnamon Sugar Topping

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Cinnamon sugar topping is quick and easy topping for dressing up everything from donuts to French toast and oatmeal to tapioca pudding.

A bowl of cinnamon sugar topping.


 

Ingredient notes

  • Standard ratio: Use a 4-to-1 ratio (1 cup sugar to ¼ cup cinnamon) for most recipes (donuts, churros, French toast, cookies, etc.).
  • More cinnamon: For a stronger cinnamon flavor, use a 3-to-1 ratio (1 cup sugar to ⅓ cup cinnamon).

Instructions

  • Combine the sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl or the jar you plan to store it and mix well. Any lumps can be broken up with a fork or small whisk.

Recipe tips and variations

French toast sticks on a plate.

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping on

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A bowl of cinnamon sugar topping.

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

Cinnamon sugar topping is quick and easy topping for dressing up everything from donuts to French toast and oatmeal to tapioca pudding.
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings 20 tablespoons
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 46
5 from 4 votes

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and cinnamon. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  1. Standard ratio: Use a 4-to-1 ratio (1 cup sugar to ¼ cup cinnamon) for most recipes (donuts, churros, French toast, cookies, etc.).
  2. More cinnamon: For a stronger cinnamon flavor, use a 3-to-1 ratio (1 cup sugar to ⅓ cup cinnamon).
  3. Yield: One recipe makes 1 ¼ cups cinnamon sugar topping.
  4. Small batch: If you need just a small amount for sprinkling, use ¼ cup sugar + 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
  5. Storage: Store in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid or a container with holes for sprinkling for at least a few months at room temperature.
  6. Perfect for: French toast, granola, muffins, cookies, cinnamon rolls, graham crackers, nuts, apple crisp, and pumpkin pie.

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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