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Cozy season is calling, and I am here for it. If the first hint of crisp air sends you straight to the spice cabinet, this cinnamon-lover’s roundup is your happy place. We’re talking everything from yeasty morning treats to simple snacky bites, all laced with that warm, familiar aroma that makes the whole house feel extra inviting.
Start with a showpiece for brunch: the Giant Cinnamon Roll Cake. It has all the pull-apart appeal of classic rolls but in one impressive swirl, finished with tangy cream cheese icing. If you prefer a crumbly coffee-shop vibe, the Cinnamon Crumb Cake delivers plush sour cream crumb and a thick, cinnamon-streusel cap that pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee.
Craving loaves you can slice, toast, and butter? Try the Homemade Cinnamon Bread, with its ribbon of cinnamon sugar running through every piece, or opt for the autumnal Apple Butter Cinnamon Swirl Bread for cozy pockets of apple spice in every bite. For an easy snack or sweet gift, a batch of Cinnamon Pecans bakes up light, crunchy, and just sweet enough.
And because cinnamon shines in celebrations, there are festive twists too. Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls are a special holiday morning treat, Pumpkin Donuts wear a sparkly cinnamon sugar coat, and Baked Cinnamon Eggnog Donut Holes bring all the cheer in bite-size form, plus they are gluten-free!
For dessert, we love our fruit-forward favorites like Apple Walnut Bread Pudding with cinnamon cider sauce, a rustic Apple Galette, or a slice of classic Hummingbird Cake with pineapple, banana, and a hint of spice.
15 Recipes Using Cinnamon
Giant Cinnamon Roll Cake
Learn how to make a giant cinnamon roll cake with this tutorial using my homemade cinnamon roll dough. Instead of individual rolls, form into one large cake, and top with cream cheese vanilla icing for a fun breakfast or brunch recipe!
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Cinnamon Crumb Cake
Cinnamon Crumb Cake: Moist sour cream cake, topped with a thick layer of crumbly cinnamon streusel. A total classic, so delicious with a cup of coffee!
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Homemade Cinnamon Bread Recipe
Could there be anything better for fall? Easy cinnamon bread recipe so soft, yeasty, & just a little sweet. So good toasted & buttered!
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Cinnamon Pecans
These cinnamon pecans are light, crunchy, and just sweet enough. Perfect for snacking, as a garnish for salads or veggies, or as an easy homemade gift.
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Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
A special way to treat your family: gingerbread cinnamon rolls! Make them a day or two before, and enjoy them hot from the oven on Christmas morning!
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Baked Cinnamon Eggnog Donut Holes
Baked Cinnamon Eggnog Donut Holes: such a fun holiday treat! You’ll love the rich eggnog and warm cinnamon. Plus they’re whole grain and gluten-free!
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Apple Butter Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Apple butter cinnamon swirl bread: a soft, moist yeast loaf with ribbons of apple butter and cinnamon sugar in every bite!
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Cinnamon Peanut Butter Chip Scones with Maple Bacon Glaze
Moist and cake-y cinnamon scones are studded with melty peanut butter chips and topped with a sweet maple glaze. Smoky bacon adds a savory contrast that’s totally addictive!
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Apple Walnut Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Cider Sauce
Bake this apple walnut bread pudding on a crisp cool day. It’s soft, warm and creamy, and it will make your whole house smell like fall! Drizzle on the sweet and buttery cinnamon cider sauce and enjoy this comforting seasonal dessert.
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Apple Cinnamon Pancake Cupcakes
Sweet and seasonal cupcakes with all the flavors of your favorite pancake breakfast! These cupcakes are baked with buttermilk, apples, & cinnamon, with a luscious maple Swiss meringue buttercream and a sprinkling of crisp bacon!
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Pumpkin Donuts
Pumpkin donuts with a spiced cinnamon sugar topping. Easy to make, baked, sweet and perfectly spiced. A must have for fall baking!
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Zucchini Muffins
This easy zucchini muffins recipe will be your salvation! Made in a snap and so moist, with a hint of cinnamon. A great grab & go treat!
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Hummingbird Cake
Hummingbird Cake: A classic southern recipe made with pineapple, banana, cinnamon, and nuts, all topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting!
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Apple Galette
Apple galette: Juicy apples & a hint of cinnamon, in a buttery, flaky crust. Easier than a pie because it's free-form. Takes minutes!
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Nicole Johnson launched the site OrWhateverYouDo.com in 2010 as a platform to share her favorite recipes with friends and family. It quickly morphed into a passion and thriving business that she and her husband work on full-time, more than 15 years later. You can find family-friendly recipes for the grill, griddle, and all cooking methods.
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