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How to Make Cinnamon Sugar

Method 1 Method 1 of 2: Cinnamon Sugar
  1. 1 Measure out sugar and cinnamon in a 4:1 ratio. Measure 1 cup (196 g) of granulated white sugar and 1/4 cup (36 g) of ground cinnamon. For a smaller amount of cinnamon sugar, simply reduce the amounts but keep the same ratio.
    • Some cinnamon is stronger than others, so you can add or subtract cinnamon to taste if you need to.
  2. 2 Mix the cinnamon and sugar together thoroughly in a small bowl. Use a fork to stir the cinnamon and sugar together. Stir until the mix has a uniform color and consistency.
    • Taste the blend to see if you need to adjust the amount of cinnamon.
  3. 3 Add the cinnamon sugar mixture to a variety of desserts and meals. Use it to make sweet breakfast foods like cinnamon sugar toast or cinnamon rolls. Sprinkle it on top of belgian waffles.
    • You can also use the blend as a sweetener for tea or coffee.
  4. 4 Store any leftover mixture in an airtight container at room temperature. Put the cinnamon sugar in a clean jar or container with a lid. Make sure that no moisture or air will get in and the mixture will last forever.
    • Mason jars are great for storing spices!
Method 2 Method 2 of 2: Cinnamon Sugar Butter
  1. 1 Combine sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a small bowl. Measure out 1 tbsp (14 g) of unsalted butter, 1 tbsp (12.5 g) of granulated white sugar, and 1 tsp (2 g) of ground cinnamon into a bowl. Use unsalted butter.
    • You can make the cinnamon sugar ahead of time to add to butter whenever you want.
  2. 2 Cream the mixture together with a spoon or spatula. Mash and stir the sugar and cinnamon into the butter until it is evenly distributed. Stop mixing when the butter is an even color and consistency.
    • If the butter is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a bit until it softens up.
  3. 3 Use the butter right away or store it in the fridge to use later. Put the butter on toast, pancakes, waffles, or any other food of your choosing. Make a large batch and store it in a container in the refrigerator.
    • You can use a butter substitute if you are vegan or don't eat dairy.
    • Refer to the expiration date of the butter you used to get an idea of how long the cinnamon sugar butter will last. In general, butter will last for about 6-9 months in the fridge.