10 Delicious Cinnamon Desserts To Try This Season
Cinnamon is such a staple seasoning when it comes to the Holidays! There’s something almost magical about the way cinnamon can fill up a room and make any moment feel festive. The taste is just as intoxicating as the smell and this powerful little spice practically screams Christmas! Whether you’re baking with it or using it as a garnish for your favorite holiday drink, cinnamon is practically essential when it comes to celebrating the season. These 10 delicious cinnamon desserts are flavorful, indulgent, and are great for any holiday celebration!
1. Cinnamon Roll
Cinnamon rolls make a great and festive breakfast food, there’s no doubt about that, but they also work really well as a nice after-dinner treat! They’re warm, sweet, and sticky, and full of delicious cinnamon flavor.
With a cup of milk or coffee, these rolls make a decadent dessert that’s a perfect fit for the holidays. Of course, feel free to enjoy them for breakfast too!
2. Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Another great dessert to enjoy after dinner is a coffee cake. Coffee cakes are crumbly and delicious and make a fun and festive holiday treat when you add a dash or two of cinnamon!
Cinnamon and the traditional sweet flavors of coffee cake go really well together and make a tasty dessert that pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee (hence the name!). Bake the cinnamon right in and sprinkle it on top for a super cinnamon-y cake that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
3. Cinnamon Cookies
Who doesn’t love a good cookie? Cinnamon cookies are an easy way to celebrate the season and there are so many different varieties and takes on the cinnamon cookie to try. The snickerdoodle is a traditional and classic cinnamon-sugar cookie, or you could add cinnamon to your favorite cookie recipe to add some sweet holiday flavor!
Cinnamon oatmeal cookies are my personal favorite, but there are so many different ways to have fun with cinnamon when it comes to this classic dessert. Have fun with it and find a recipe that suits your taste!
4. Apple Crisp With Cinnamon
Apple crisp is a great dessert to enjoy on a chilly night, but it’s actually really tasty chilled too! It’s got sweet baked cinnamon apples and delicious cinnamon crumble on top, what more could you ask for in a cinnamon dessert?
Well, except for some caramel drizzle and whipped cream in my personal opinion. It’s also very good served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! However you choose to enjoy it, the cinnamon flavor really shines through in this dessert.
5. Cinnamon Swirl Bread
If you’ve got the patience to bake it, homemade cinnamon swirl bread is to die for. Not only does it smell amazing as it bakes, but the bread itself is decadent and delicious with the swirl of cinnamon in there.
It looks really impressive and the swirl is hard to resist! Sprinkle some powdered sugar on top for effect and a little extra sweetness and this makes a perfect cinnamon dessert to enjoy this holiday season.
6. Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
The cheesecake itself is such a classic holiday dessert, but adding a twist of cinnamon to it really brings the holidays to life! The cinnamon and drizzle of icing on top add the perfect amount of subtle spice and sweetness that makes cinnamon roll cheesecake irresistible.
It’s got all you could ask for in a cinnamon dessert and is sure to impress any guest. For a fun take on this dessert, make bite-sized portions instead of one big cheesecake!
7. Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
These delicious baked donuts are dusted with a coating of cinnamon sugar, a classic pairing that makes any dessert tasty and comforting! They can be enjoyed on their own or served with some ice cream or a drizzle of your favorite sauce (I like chocolate with these!).
There’s something special about a warm, fresh-baked donut around the holidays, and pairing it with the traditional cinnamon-sugar coating is a sure-fire way to win over your guests this season. Or, you can keep them to yourself! We wouldn’t blame you.
8. Cinnamon Spiced Eggnog
One of the more easy desserts to execute, cinnamon-spiced egg nog is not to be underestimated! While it’s not a dessert in the classic sense, this traditional holiday drink is decadent, rich, and filling – perfect for a treat while you’re relaxing by the fire!
You can make your own homemade egg nog, or buy your favorite store-bought brand and mix in some ground cinnamon. Serve in a glass with a cinnamon stick for extra flavor (plus it looks really good!). If you want to elevate it further, dust the rim of the glass you serve your egg nog in with cinnamon sugar!
9. Snickerdoodle Cupcakes
If you want to enjoy that classic snickerdoodle flavor but want something a little more light and fluffy than the traditional cookie, try making a snickerdoodle cupcake! The cinnamon-sugar flavors fill this dessert and it’s a fun way to enjoy the well-known flavors of the cookie in a new and refreshing way.
Add a sprig of fresh cinnamon as a topping for maximum cinnamon effect. And don’t forget to sprinkle that cinnamon sugar on top too!
10. Cinnamon Baked Apples
It’s common knowledge that apples and cinnamon make a delicious and flavorful pairing that’s perfect for the holiday season. You really can’t go wrong serving this dessert at your next holiday get-together! Baked apples are soft and full of flavor, but when you bake them in cinnamon is when the magic really happens.
These baked cinnamon apples make a delicious treat on their own, or you can serve them like apple crisp with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. And of course, an extra dash of cinnamon on top!
