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15 Best Cozy Recipes with Cinnamon for Ultimate Comfort

By: Shivani Choudhary
Updated On: December 24, 2024

There’s just something magical about the warmth and aroma of cinnamon that instantly makes me feel at home. Especially when fall and winter roll around, I crave those cozy recipes that bring comfort with every bite. So, I decided to compile a list of my absolute favorites to share with you all.

These dishes not only taste amazing but also fill your home with the most delightful, inviting smell. Whether you’re in the mood for sweet or savory, these 15 best cozy recipes with cinnamon for ultimate comfort will surely hit the spot.

15 Best Cozy Recipes with Cinnamon

1. Cinnamon Rolls

Who can resist the gooey goodness of a fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon roll?

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Mix 1 cup of flour, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
  2. Heat milk, water, and butter until warm.
  3. Add liquid mix to the dry ingredients, then add the egg.
  4. Mix in the remaining flour and knead the dough.
  5. Let it rise for 10 minutes.
  6. Roll the dough and spread butter, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon.
  7. Roll up, cut into pieces, and let rise for 30 minutes.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

2. Cinnamon Apple Pie

A slice of this pie and a scoop of vanilla ice cream is heaven.

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups thinly sliced apples
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pastry for double-crust pie

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Mix apples, lemon juice, sugars, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Fit one pie crust in the bottom of your pie pan.
  4. Add the apple filling.
  5. Cover with the second pie crust.
  6. Make slits in the top crust and bake for 45 minutes.

3. Cinnamon Oatmeal

Start your morning off right.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Cook oats and milk over medium heat until thickened.
  2. Stir in honey and cinnamon.
  3. Serve warm, optionally with sliced bananas or nuts.

4. Cinnamon-Sugar Donuts

Perfect for a weekend brunch.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
  • Oil for frying

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a pot for frying.
  2. Mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl.
  3. Fry biscuit dough pieces until golden.
  4. Drain on paper towels, then coat in the cinnamon-sugar mix.

5. Cinnamon-Spiced Coffee

A simple twist to your regular cup.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions:

  1. Brew your coffee.
  2. Warm the milk and froth.
  3. Mix coffee with sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Top with frothed milk.

6. Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Healthy and delicious.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups diced sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, sugar, cinnamon, and pepper.
  3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.

7. Cinnamon-Pecan Granola

Great to snack on or add to yogurt.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  2. Mix oats and pecans in a bowl.
  3. Heat honey, coconut oil, and cinnamon until smooth.
  4. Pour over oat mix, spread on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes, stirring halfway.

8. Cinnamon Bread

Pairs wonderfully with butter or jam.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 egg

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
  3. Heat milk and butter until melted, add to dry ingredients.
  4. Add egg and mix into dough.
  5. Knead, let rise until doubled.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes.

9. Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Ideal for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.
  3. Combine butter, milk, and egg in another.
  4. Mix wet and dry ingredients together.
  5. Pour into muffin tins, bake for 20 minutes.

10. Cinnamon-Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

A warm bowl of comfort.

Ingredients:

  • 1 butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups vegetable broth

Instructions:

  1. Sauté onion in oil until soft.
  2. Add squash, cinnamon, and broth.
  3. Simmer until squash is tender.
  4. Blend until smooth.

11. Cinnamon Pancakes

Fluffy morning goodness.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Combine buttermilk, egg, and butter in another.
  3. Combine wet and dry mixtures.
  4. Cook on a griddle until bubbles form, flip and finish cooking.

12. Cinnamon Ice Cream

An unexpected but delightful treat.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 egg yolks

Instructions:

  1. Heat cream and milk until warm.
  2. Whisk sugar, cinnamon, and yolks.
  3. Slowly add warm milk mix, return to heat until thickened.
  4. Chill and churn in an ice cream maker.

13. Cinnamon-Spiced Nuts

A perfect snack or gift.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mixed nuts
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg white

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  2. Beat egg white until frothy.
  3. Mix nuts, sugar, and cinnamon.
  4. Stir in egg white.
  5. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.

14. Cinnamon Yogurt Parfait

A light yet satisfying option.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granola
  • Fresh berries

Instructions:

  1. Mix yogurt, honey, and cinnamon.
  2. Layer yogurt mix with granola and berries.
  3. Serve immediately.

15. Cinnamon-Spiced Hot Chocolate

For those chilly nights.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Whipped cream for topping

Instructions:

  1. Heat milk in a saucepan.
  2. Whisk in cocoa, sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.

Conclusion

These are some of my go-to recipes when I want to feel all cozy inside. Whether you’re sharing these with family and friends or treating yourself, I hope they bring as much comfort and joy to you as they do to me.

Food Lover and Storyteller ????️✨ With a fork in one hand and a pen in the other, Shivani brings her culinary adventures to life through evocative words and tantalizing tastes. Her love for food knows no bounds, and she's on a mission to share the magic of flavors with fellow enthusiasts.
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