44 Recipes Made For Cinnamon Lovers
Spice up your life with these cinnamon recipes.
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Whether you're digging in the spice cabinet at the end of summer dreaming of cooler days or cozying up for a winter weekend at home, nothing arouses all the best feelings of fall and winter quite like cinnamon.
Sure, pumpkin spice has had its time in the spotlight in recent years, but if you ask us cinnamon is the original staple of the season. Sprinkled into pies, rolls, breakfast bakes, and cakes, this warming spice elicits all the warm and fuzzy feelings we love about this time of year. Whether it's dusted on top of a frosting as a finishing touch that's equal parts decorative and flavorful or baked into a crust as an upgrade to your favorite pecan pie, cinnamon's potential goes far beyond your classic cinnamon roll...though we'd never be ones to complain about waking up to homemade cinnamon rolls on the table.
From our Cinnamon Coffee Cake to Cinnamon Roll Pancakes and more, here are 44 of our favorite recipes with cinnamon you're sure to enjoy all season.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Making homemade pumpkin bread with this simple recipe is surprisingly easy. It comes together in just one bowl with a little bit of stirring. While the chocolate chips are optional, we love the sweetness they add to each bite.
Cookies And Cream Cinnamon Rolls
Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
This sweet breakfast treat will be gone in no time. Alongside cinnamon spice, cocoa powder, and sugar in the filling, cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies are broken into bits and mixed into the lush cream cheese frosting.
Apple Dumplings
Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Not only does this dessert come together easily thanks to the help of refrigerated crescent roll dough, it also serves 16 so it's ideal for any gall gathering. The crowd-pleasing dish also uses a surprising ingredient, Mountain Dew, to help make the gooey syrup topping.
Pumpkin Dip
Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Requiring no cooking and just 5 minutes of hands-on time, you'll be whipping up this dip for every fall gathering you're attending this year. It's delicious with a variety of different accompaniments for dipping like pretzels, fruits, graham crackers, and more.
Slow-Cooker Apple Butter
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
A staple in Appalachian cooking, this spread can be slathered on something as simple as a biscuit or incorporated into some of our favorite fall recipes, like our Apple-Butter Pecan Quick Bread and our Apple-Butter Cobbler with Drop Biscuits.
Ginger Loaf Cake
Christopher Testani, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
In addition to cinnamon, ground nutmeg and minced ginger give this cake plenty of fall flavor, Plus, a warm fall aroma will fill your kitchen as it bakes.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Cinnamon rolls are given a makeover for fall with the addition of pumpkin puree. We think they can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert.
Apple Cinnamon Bread
Apples and cinnamon are one of fall's favorite duos and this bread delivers the flavors in every slice. The recipe makes two loaves, so you can enjoy one now and freeze one for later.
Stuffed Cabbage Soup
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
Think of this recipe as cabbage rolls in soup form. You may be surprised to see cinnamon on the ingredient list for this cabbage soup, but just a dash adds even more warmth to each bowlful.
Fresh Apple Cake
Hannah Zimmerman
This apple cake recipe became an instant hit when it was first published in 2001 and has remained popular ever since. All of fall's favorite flavors, apples, cinnamon, and nuts, are represented in this warm cake.
Pear-Cranberry Crisp
If you think fruit desserts are just for summer, this recipe is here to change your mind. Fresh pears and cranberries star in this fall crisp.
Cinnamon-Raisin Biscuits
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This recipe was inspired by the Cinnamon N' Raisin Biscuits that appeared on the Hardee's menu from the 1980s until they were removed from the menu in 2002. As the name implies, ground cinnamon is an essential ingredient in these Cinnamon-Raisin Biscuits.
Big-Batch Apple-Cinnamon Pancakes
With this recipe, you can serve up fresh pancakes for a crowd without having to stand over the stovetop to flip them. They're baked in a 13- x 9-inch baking pan and filled with the flavors of fall.
Apple-Cinnamon Budino
Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Both a cinnamon stick and ground cinnamon give this custard dessert plenty of spiced flavor. It's an elegant dessert perfect to serve at any fall dinner party.
Harvest Cake
Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
While this cake does take some time to prepare, it's worth the extra effort. Just make sure to let the cake cool before drizzling on the icing.
Homemade Applesauce
Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
While it's great on by itself as a fall snack, applesauce can also be used in a variety of recipes. Homemade applesauce will last up to seven days in the fridge in and airtight container, but we doubt it will last that long.
Applesauce Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
We use unsweetened applesauce in this recipe since it gets plenty of sweetness from other ingredients. As an added bonus, it all comes together in just one bowl.
Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread
Each rich, buttery layer of this crowd-favorite loaf has a cap of crunchy, caramelized cinnamon sugar that will keep you pulling for piece after piece.
Apple Fritters
Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
While you're welcome to use a different apple variety, we prefer the tartness of Granny Smith Apples for this recipe. Use canola or grapeseed oil for frying, as their flavor won't alter the taste of the fritters.
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
This sweet, no-fuss cake packs in just the right ratio of sugar and spice.
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Why choose between pancakes and cinnamon rolls when you can enjoy the best of both worlds? This recipe comes together quickly, and any brunch crowd would be pleased to savor the combination.
Sorghum-Pecan Monkey Bread Muffins
Give your monkey bread an upgrade with a muffin recipe you can bake in advance.
Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls
Fresh cinnamon rolls without the yeast? That simply means you'll be able to make homemade rolls in a little less time without sacrificing any of the flavor.
Pancake Bake with Cinnamon Streusel
Skip the flip and go straight for the bake in this pancake casserole that's smothered with streusel crumbs.
Cinnamon Whipped Cream
This hint of this spice won't overpower the delicate flavor of the vanilla-spiked cream, but gives it a little extra warmth to your fall treats.
Spiced Pecan Pie Bars
Two pantry staples—ground cinnamon and ginger—give traditional pecan pie filling an unexpected and flavorful twist in these party-ready bars.
Cherry-Pecan Swirl Bread
This from-scratch bread is sure to wow your brunch crowd. Peppered with cherries, pecans, and cinnamon, it's finished with a fresh orange glaze for a hint of citrus.
Apple and Pear Crisp
Our Apple and Pear Crisp serves six, and we can guarantee there won't be a single bite left over.
Apple Cider Doughnuts
These homemade doughnuts are the kind of breakfast that makes you want to put on a flannel shirt and go apple picking. If you don't have a fryer on hand, a Dutch oven or a large sturdy pot will work just fine too.
Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Cider Glaze
The classic combination of apples and cinnamon is a match made in heaven for cinnamon rolls and a cast iron skillet.
Baked Cinnamon Apples
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This simple fall bake is ready in 20 minutes and begging for a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Coquito
This traditional Puerto Rican Christmas punch doesn't have to be on hold just for the holidays. The warm spices in this winter drink are comforting all winter long.
Pumpkin Cake
Brown sugar, cinnamon, and buttermilk blend in this cake for a fragrant, not-too-sweet seasonal treat.
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Turns frozen cinnamon rolls into a decadent casserole that will serve a crowd. Since it needs to chill for up to 24 hours before baking, it's great to prepare the night before and pop in the oven the next morning.
Chocolate Monkey Bread
Pull this chocolate treat apart, and you can fill your plate with mini donuts covered in a caramel and chocolate glaze.
Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins
Don't run to the store. These doughnut holes taste like snickerdoodle cookies and take less than 40 minutes to make.
Hot Spiced Tea
Get your cinnamon fix in drink form. Served hot or cold, this tea is brewed from chai tea, real orange, lemon, pineapple juices, and cinnamon sticks just the right blend of seasonal flavor.
Dr Pepper Texas Sheet Cake
Reminiscent of a traditional Texas sheet cake, this chocolately dessert is full of spices like ground cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
Butterscotch-Spice Trifle
Thin layers of spice cake give this fall buffet showstopper a polished look.
Molasses Crinkles
Loaded with the classic winter spices cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, these cookies make a great addition to your holiday cookie swap...but you can also bake them just because.
Banana Bread French Toast Casserole
Your morning banana bread just got a whole lot sweeter. Instead of slices of bread, this French toast casserole uses banana bread as the base.
Brown Butter Snickerdoodles
Complete with some of our favorite cold-weather spices, like cinnamon and brown sugar, we think these tasty treats deserve a spot on your dessert table.
Chocolate-Cinnamon Latte Cake
When it comes to something sweet to serve with that post-dinner cup this cinnamon treat takes the—well, cake.
Cinnamon-Pecan Breakfast Bread Pudding
This breakfast bread pudding is a favorite for holiday mornings, but it's equally suitable for an easy Saturday brunch.
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