Warm & Sweet: 16 Cinnamon Recipes You’ll Crave

Cinnamon is the ultimate kitchen staple, bringing warmth and flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. Whether you’re craving a classic cinnamon roll, a comforting bowl of spiced oatmeal, or something creative like cinnamon-infused cocktails, we’ve got you covered. These 18 cinnamon recipes are perfect for adding a cozy touch to your meals, no matter the season.

Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon

Air fryer bananas on a white plate over a rustic wooden cutting board with a pink linen. — Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

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Who knew air frying could take bananas to the next level? These caramelized banana slices, seasoned with a touch of cinnamon, are an effortless and sensational treat for any time of day!
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Cinnamon Palmiers

These golden, flaky puff pastry delights are sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar for the ultimate bite-sized indulgence. They’re crispy, buttery, and oh-so addictive.
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Cinnamon Pie

Rich and creamy with just the right amount of spice, cinnamon pie is a comforting and unique dessert you’ll want to make again and again. Every bite feels like fall in your mouth.
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Cinnamon Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

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Soft, chewy, and bursting with pumpkin goodness, these snickerdoodles are coated in cinnamon sugar for a spicy-sweet kick. They’re the perfect baking project to cozy up with.
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Cinnamon Roll Bites with Bacon

Three cinnamon roll cakes on a white plate. — Cinnamon Roll Bites with Bacon. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Sweet meets salty in these irresistible cinnamon roll bites wrapped in crispy bacon. They’re fun, crowd-pleasing, and ready to liven up any brunch table.
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Cinnamon Sourdough Discard Muffins

Make the most of your sourdough starter with these moist and flavorful muffins. They’re topped with a lightly spiced cinnamon sugar crumble for extra oomph!
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Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls

A cinnamon roll topped with white icing and crushed chocolate cookies on a white plate, next to a napkin, a fork, and milk. — Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Why choose between cookies and cinnamon rolls when you can have both? Soft, gooey rolls are swirled with a hint of cinnamon and topped with a sweet cookies and cream frosting.
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Homemade Cinnamon Twists

Light, fluffy, and twisted with layers of cinnamon sugar goodness, these homemade twists are a bakery-level creation you can enjoy in the comfort of your home.
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Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

A close-up of a dessert topped with apple slices, chopped pecans, and caramel sauce. — Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This creamy cheesecake with an apple cinnamon topping is proof that dessert and Instant Pots are a match made in heaven. A rich and satisfying combination you’ll adore.
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Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples

White bowl of cinnamon apples with a spoon. — Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Soft, tender cinnamon apples made in your Instant Pot are a versatile treat. Add them to oatmeal, yogurt, or simply enjoy them as a warm, spiced snack.
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Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

A close-up of a sourdough cinnamon roll with white icing on a white plate. A bite has been taken out, and a piece is on a fork in front. — Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life..

These fluffy sourdough cinnamon rolls are topped with a rich cream cheese frosting that melts into every swirl. Your mornings just got a whole lot tastier!
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Spicy Cinnamon Mocha

Warm up with a cozy cup of spicy cinnamon mocha. The perfect blend of chocolate, coffee, and a kick of cinnamon spice creates a beverage you’ll keep coming back to.
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The Best Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake

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This moist apple cake with a cinnamon sugar topping is as easy as it is delicious. It’s loaded with apples and spices for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Cinnamon Roll Cresent Rolls

Cinnamon crescent rolls on a white plate. — Cinnamon Roll Cresent Rolls. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Crescent rolls meet cinnamon rolls in this genius hybrid treat. They’re soft, flaky, and swirled with cinnamon sugar for a quick fix that doesn’t miss the mark.
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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

All the cinnamon roll flavor packed into a muffin! These tender, cinnamon-swirled muffins are a breakfast or snack you’ll crave every single day.
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Cinnamon Roll Pie

Why settle for plain pie crust when you can put a layer of cinnamon rolls on it? This luscious pie is sweet, spiced, and layered to perfection.
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