Blueberry crumb cake with fresh berries folded into tender batter under a buttery cinnamon-sugar streusel. Bakery-style breakfast cake that pairs as well with coffee as with vanilla ice cream.
Pumpkin walnut cream cheesecake with a toasted walnut crust, spiced pumpkin filling, and a brown sugar walnut praline topping. A holiday-worthy dessert that splits the difference between cheesecake and pumpkin pie.
Fraykee (freekeh) with toasted pine nuts, dry-roasted bulgur simmered with cinnamon and butter. A nutty, fragrant Middle Eastern grain side dish ready in 40 minutes.
European-style chocolate hazelnut cake made with ground hazelnuts and breadcrumbs instead of flour. Whipped egg whites keep it light while chocolate, butter, and cinnamon bring deep, warm flavor.
Marshmallows wrapped in crescent roll dough, rolled in cinnamon sugar, and baked until golden. These pull-apart treats get drizzled with vanilla glaze for an easy breakfast or dessert.
Brown sugar and cinnamon candied almonds cooked to firm ball stage in cream and butter. Crunchy, sweet, and addictive with just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes of work.
Pull-apart cinnamon nut bubble loaf with buttery dough balls rolled in cinnamon sugar and chopped nuts. Monkey bread in a loaf pan, ready in about an hour.
Deep-fried Hanukkah cookies with lemon zest, dusted in cinnamon sugar while still warm. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these traditional fried dough balls celebrate the holiday's oil tradition in every golden bite.
Glazed honey spice cookies with cinnamon, cloves, mace, and allspice, finished with a thin vanilla sugar glaze. Old-world cookies that bake up firm, keep beautifully, and taste better the day after baking.
Very simple cookies sweetened with natural coconut sugar. Made with pumpkin seeds, which are very rich in magnesium (one of the most important minerals responsible for key physiological functions including the production of energy (ATP) in the body, correct heart function and proper bone and tooth formation). Cinnamon is well known for its ability to lower blood sugar levels, and is highly recommended for diabetics.
Chocolate contains compounds believed to boost serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain. Among them are theobromine and caffeine, which can increase alertness and trigger a pleasurable feeling similar to the natural high after exercise. Another group of compounds, called flavonoids, has been found to benefit heart health. Studies suggest they improve blood flow by relaxing the blood vessels.
Pol mallum is a Sri Lankan coconut sambol made with grated coconut, tomatoes, onion, and curry leaves simmered with fenugreek and cinnamon. Finished with lime juice for a bright, zesty kick.
Moist applesauce cake with molasses, cinnamon, and raisins baked in a square pan, then glazed with lemon icing while still warm: tender, spiced, and just sweet enough.
Spiced pumpkin muffin cakes studded with raisins or dried apricots and finished with a sweet powdered sugar drizzle. Warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest in every bite. Makes 20.
Open-faced broiled sandwiches layered with melty Swiss cheese, sliced fresh pears, and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. Sweet, savory, and bubbly in just 15 minutes with 5 ingredients.
Cheesy Ham, Bacon, and Sausage Stuffed French Toast recipe