Homemade Cinnamon Baking Chips recipe (2024)

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Do you love cinnamon muffins, scones, cookies, and more?You have to try this simple Homemade Cinnamon Baking Chips Recipe. THEY ARE AMAZING!

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Do you know when you get one of those snickerdoodle or cinnamon swirl muffins and it has that little pocket of cinnamony goodness inside? That is caused by these Cinnamon Baking Chips….who knew? I certainly didn’t. I mean I guess I just took for granted that the cinnamon fairy waved her wand and made my muffin that much more special. This easy Homemade Cinnamon Baking Chips Recipe will have you wanting to bake all of the cinnamon treats.

Ingredients

To make these tasty homemade cinnamon chips you need

You will also need a baking sheet, mixing bowl, parchment paper and an oven.

How to Make Cinnamon Chips

In a medium-sized bowl mix together the ingredients. I used my hands to make sure the mixture was good and incorporated together.

Pat out the cinnamon-sugary batter on a parchment-lined pan and pop in the oven at 200 degrees for about 30 minutes. The side effect is your house will smell like a cinnamon sugar heaven. There are worse things…trust me.

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After the disc cools use your hands or a knife to break it into chips. Mix them into muffins, pancakes, cookies, and so much more. We have used them in these Easy Pancake Bites and in the BEST Mini Snickerdoodle Muffins. YUM!

Gluten-Free & Vegan

Not everyone thinks about how hard it is to find gluten free or vegan baking ingredients. These tasty tidbits are both. Another reason I love these Cinnamon Baking Chips!

Other Flavors

While these Baking Chips are the best, I encourage you to get creative with other flavors. Try using Pumpkin Pie Spicein place of the cinnamon to make some delicious fall baking chips.

Tips

Are they supposed to be hard? These will have a softer texture. They will not be rock hard. That is ok. You want them to kind of “melt” into your baked goods.

Buy cinnamon in bulk. Once you know how to make these baking chips, you will want to have them on hand all of the time. I love to purchase my cinnamon in bulk from Amazon. Not only do I enjoy it for these baking chips, but I use it to make my own Chai Tea Spice Mix and these adorable Cinnamon Applesauce ornaments at Christmas Time.

Other fats. No vegetable shortening? No problem. You can use palm oil or coconut oil in place of the shortening, even lard.

Uses

I use these in so many recipes, especially during the fall and winter months. You can toss them in muffins, cookies, pancakes, and more. Here are a few of my favorites.

  • Snickerdoodle Mini Muffins
  • Cinnamon scones
  • Easy Pancake Bites

Storage

Store these in an airtight container in your refrigerator until you are ready to use them. I have kept them for a couple of months successfully, but to be honest, they usually don’t last that long.

Make these in bulk and freeze!Make multiple batches of cinnamon chips. Cut them up and spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and pop them in the freezer. Once the chips are frozen place them in a freezer bag and back in the freezer. Remove and use them in any baked goods as needed.

I have found though that once you realize how good they are in all of your baked goods, they won’t be around long.

Homemade Cinnamon Baking Chips

Do you love cinnamon muffins, scones, cookies, and more? You have to try this simple Homemade Cinnamon Baking Chips Recipe. THEY ARE AMAZING!

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Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Cook Time:30 minutes mins

Total Time:35 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200F. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a cookie sheet and spray liberally with cooking spray. Set aside.

  • In a medium size bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, shortening, light corn syrup and vanilla extract. Mix with fork until the mixture is uniform and crumbly. Spread on parchment lined baking sheet, flattening with your hands and shaping into a rough square about 1/4 inch or so thick. Bake until mixture is melted and somewhat bubbly, about 30 minutes.

  • Cool completely, and then cut into small pieces.

  • Makes approximately 2 cups

Notes

Oven temps can vary. You can turn your oven up to 225 if you feel like your chips aren’t coming together.

Servings: 2 cups

Author: Amanda@AFewShortCuts.com

Originally posted in 2015 updated in 2019.

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FAQs

What are cinnamon chips made of? ›

Quick and easy Baked Cinnamon Chips are made by brushing flour tortillas with melted butter, sprinkling with cinnamon-sugar, and baking until light and crisp. They make a delicious snack on their own, or try topping them with some vanilla ice cream and buttermilk caramel sauce or hot fudge.

How long do cinnamon chips last? ›

We've frozen cinnamon chips in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow them to defrost, then add them to your desserts.

What does cinnamon do in baking? ›

Apart from flavor, cinnamon is also used in commercial baking to impart a specific color to a product. “For certain purposes, it may be desirable to give a baked product high cinnamon colouring and yet only relatively mild cinnamon flavouring,” write J. Thomas and P. P. Duethi in Handbook of Herbs and Spices.

Can you freeze cinnamon chips? ›

Cinnamon chips can be frozen for future use.

Spread out on a cookie sheet covered with foil or parchment paper. I just used my hands and spread to about 1/4 inch thick like in the photos below. Bake in preheated 200 degree oven for 35 minutes.

What is the difference between cinnamon sticks and cinnamon chips? ›

Cassia cinnamon sticks have a single layer of thick bark, while Ceylon cinnamon sticks have several layers of thin bark. Cinnamon chips are small pieces of cinnamon bark. You can buy cinnamon chips from apothecaries like Mountain Rose Herbs, or you can simply smash up cinnamon sticks into smaller pieces.

What is the unhealthiest chips in the world? ›

Potato chips from brands known for excessive salt, saturated fats, and artificial additives tend to be less healthy. Examples include Lay's, Pringles, and Ruffles.

When should you throw away chips? ›

Different types of snacks have varying expiration dates: Potato chips will last one month after expiration date. Crackers and pretzels can last up to three months. One of the longest lasting snacks is popcorn, which has a shelf life of one to two years.

Is cinnamon still good after 2 years? ›

The good news about spices is that they virtually last forever. It's rare, if not impossible, for a spice to go "bad." The biggest threat of time is that it causes spices to lose potency and flavor. Ground cinnamon that's three years old will not carry as much flavor as cinnamon that's only three months old.

Can I eat 2 week expired chips? ›

"Non-perishables can be kept and consumed past the expiration date with only taste, quality and nutrition compromised," Petre says. So while non-perishables, like chips, might go stale over time, they shouldn't be unsafe to eat after their expiration.

How much cinnamon should I use in baking? ›

That's because cinnamon is a yeast inhibitor — you can't use more than 1 teaspoon per 3 cups of flour in a dough without it slowing down the rise significantly.

What type of cinnamon is best for baking? ›

Ceylon cinnamon is more delicate and floral. It is suited for baking or savory foods, but they should be lighter types of food. Try Ceylon cinnamon as a seasoning for baked chicken or fish, or steeped in hot water as a tea. It's also great in lighter baked goods, like a pillowy-soft snickerdoodle.

What happens if you use too much cinnamon? ›

However, if consumed in excess, it may cause side effects due to its coumarin content. In some cases, it can cause liver damage or trigger an allergic reaction.

Do Hershey's cinnamon chips melt? ›

They have a very potent flavor, they are definitely “cinnamon”. However, it has an actual cinnamon taste and not a cinnamon chemical taste. The texture melts similar to other baking chips.

Why put chips in the freezer? ›

Putting potato chips in the freezer extends their freshness from a matter of days to months when stored properly in a sealed, air-tight bag. So when the instructions on the bag say to store in a cool, dry place, your freezer provides all that!

What happens if you freeze uncooked cinnamon rolls? ›

The decision to freeze cinnamon rolls before or after baking depends on your schedule and preference. Freezing the unbaked rolls keeps the dough fresh and ready to rise, perfect for that fresh-baked aroma on busy mornings. This gives the best results for enjoying fresh cinnamon rolls in a time crunch.

What are cinnamon crispas made of? ›

Back in the '80's, Taco Bell used to have a treat called Cinnamon Crispas on their menu. They weren't puffs like the Cinnamon Twists they have now; they were simply fried flour tortillas that were dredged in cinnamon and sugar. Simple, yet delicious.

What are cinnamon bites made of? ›

These crispy cinnamon bites are made with canned biscuit dough and cinnamon sugar. Just 4 ingredients to make these easy cinnamon sugar biscuit bites! They're the perfect sweet breakfast, after-school snack, or dessert. Like bite-sized cinnamon rolls, everyone will devour these.

What is cinnamon bark made of? ›

What is cinnamon? Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), also called Ceylon cinnamon, is a bushy evergreen tree of the laurel family (Lauraceae) and the spice derived from its bark. The spice consists of the dried inner bark and has a delicately fragrant aroma and a warm sweet flavor.

What is cinnamon candy made of? ›

In a large heavy saucepan, combine water, sugar, corn syrup and food coloring. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes to dissolve sugar crystals. Uncover; cook on medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), about 25 minutes.

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