These 42 Easy Cinnamon Desserts include everything from no-bake treats and snack mixes to cinnamon roll shortcuts, cheesecakes, and apple desserts. Most use simple pantry staples like sugar, butter, canned biscuits, and cake mix to make affordable homemade sweets.
My family loves having easy desserts to share, especially when the kitchen smells like warm cinnamon. With eight kids, I appreciate recipes that are simple to make and fun to enjoy together.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
- Budget-friendly β Cinnamon and sugar turn basic ingredients into something special.
- Lots of shortcuts β Many start with canned biscuits, crescent rolls, or cake mix.
- Options for everyone β No-bake, air fryer, Crock Pot, and oven recipes.
- Perfect for fall β Great for Thanksgiving, Christmas mornings, and cozy weekends.
After more than 14 years of baking desserts for family gatherings and special occasions, Iβve learned that cinnamon can turn everyday ingredients into treats everyone looks forward to eating. This collection includes plenty of easy options for holidays, potlucks, or whenever youβre craving something sweet.
These easy desserts include cookie recipes, cake recipes, ice cream recipes and more.
Quick Picks
- No-bake: Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Popcorn, Cinnamon Roll Rice Krispie Treats
- Under 30 minutes: Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels, Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists, Fried Bananas
- Cinnamon roll shortcuts: Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie, Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake, Churro Cheesecake
- Fall favorites: Southern Fried Apples, Caramel Apple Dump Cake, Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Budget Tip – Keep a Jar of Cinnamon Sugar
Mix a big batch of cinnamon sugar and keep it in a shaker jar. You’ll use it for Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels, Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists, Elephant Ears, popcorn, and buttered toast β and it costs much less than buying pre-mixed cinnamon sugar.
1. Cinnamon Ice Cream
I canβt wait for you to try this amazing ice cream recipe. It has everything you love about sugar cinnamon with rich vanilla bean flavor. Anyone that loves cinnamon needs to try this recipe.
2. Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
If you love Cinnamon Rolls and Cheesecake then you are going to love this Cinnamon Dessert Recipe. It’s sweet, creamy and full of flavor with all the flavors of a giant cinnamon roll.
3. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ice Cream
If you love Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, you are going to go crazy over this recipe. It is rich and decadent while being fast and easy to prepare. The cereal in this ice cream makes it loaded with the best cinnamon flavor. Everyone will love this.
4. Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
Our family loves cinnamon rolls, so they went crazy over this cake. This taste almost like coffee cake drizzled with cream cheese frosting.
5. Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars
Snickerdoodle cookies have the best cinnamon sugar flavor. Cheesecake is so rich and creamy. The combination of these two favorite is what makes these amazing Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars.
6. Snickerdoodle Ice Cream
This easy ice cream takes minutes to whip up and you donβt need an ice cream maker. It is so simple but has all the flavors of delicious snickerdoodle cookies and cinnamon combined make this amazing ice cream.
7. Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
There is something so delicious about snickerdoodle cookies. I think it is the combination of cinnamon sugar blended into the perfect cookie. Each bite is so soft and amazing.
8. Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels
These easy cinnamon sugar pretzels will be a hit with everyone and they are so simple. These pretzels require simple ingredients that you probably already have.
9. Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Easy Cinnamon Roll Cookies make the best cookies. If you like cinnamon rolls, this recipe for cinnamon roll cookies is a must try.
10. Tres Leche Cupcakes
The key to this cupcake recipe and where the cupcakes get its name is from the three milks that the cupcakes are soaked in. The combination of these ingredients makes for the best dessert anytime of the week.
11. Elephant Ears
If you love fried treats, this recipe is a must try. You donβt have to wait until the next carnival or food truck is in the area to enjoy Elephant ears. This recipe is so quick and simple to make at home.
12. Sopapilla Cheesecake
Whenever we are craving cheesecake, this Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe comes to mind. It is so simple to make but gives you all that amazing cheesecake flavor.
13. Churro Ice Cream
It is loaded with cinnamon flavor and pieces of chopped churros. You can use store bought or homemade churros. Each bite is layered with so much goodness for the best treat.
14. Disney Churros
This copycat Disney recipe is amazing. So amazing that you will think you stepped into one of the parks to buy it. It is that good.
15. Air Fried Apples
Fried apples taste delicious and make your house smell amazing as they cook. The cinnamon and sugar perfectly coat the apple slices for one of our favorite air fryer recipes.
16. Southern Fried Apples
Tender apples simmered in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Great over ice cream.
17. Fried Bananas
Pan fried bananas makes a delicious treat in just minutes. It is a satisfying way to enjoy dessert without much work.
18. Sock It To Me Cake
Make this easy Sock It To Me Cake with yellow cake mix, a cinnamon pecan swirl, and sweet vanilla glaze. A classic Southern dessert!
19. Fried Ice Cream
Your family will be amazed at this restaurant style ice cream made at home. Feel free to top with chocolate chips.
20. Fried Apple Pies
Fried Apple pies are the best because of the apple and cinnamon combined make for a delicious treat.
21. Air Fryer Churro Chips
Make these easy Air Fryer Churro Chips with crispy tortillas coated in cinnamon sugar. Theyβre a quick, crunchy treat thatβs delicious for snacking or dipping!
22. Cinnamon Bread
This Cinnamon Bread is soft, moist, and filled with a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl. Itβs an easy homemade treat for breakfast, snacking, or dessert!
23. Cinnamon Roll Bread
This Cinnamon Roll Bread is soft, sweet, and swirled with cinnamon sugar, just like your favorite cinnamon rolls. Topped with a sweet glaze, itβs delicious for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat!
24. Snickerdoodle Bread
This Snickerdoodle Bread is soft, moist, and coated with sweet cinnamon sugar for the classic cookie flavor you love. Itβs an easy homemade treat for breakfast, snacking, or dessert!
25. Crock Pot Bread Pudding Recipe
This Crock Pot Bread Pudding is warm, soft, and full of cozy cinnamon flavor with a sweet, custardy texture. Itβs an easy slow cooker dessert made with simple ingredients that the whole family will love!
26. Apple Crisp Recipe
This Easy Apple Crisp has tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, crunchy oat crumble. Itβs a simple homemade dessert thatβs delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
27. Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe
This Apple Dump Cake has an amazing crumb topping.
28. Baked Apple Cider Donuts Recipe
Taste the fall with these apple cider donuts.
29. Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
These Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with buttery cinnamon sugar, then topped with sweet icing. Theyβre a delicious breakfast treat that makes any morning feel special!
30. Churro Cake
This Churro Cake is soft, fluffy, and coated with sweet cinnamon sugar inspired by your favorite churro. Every bite is full of warm cinnamon flavor, making it a delicious dessert for family gatherings or special occasions!
31. Snickerdoodle Cupcakes
These Snickerdoodle Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and full of sweet cinnamon sugar flavor, just like the classic cookie. Topped with creamy frosting and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, theyβre a fun treat.
32. Churro Cheesecake
Enjoy the flavor of cheesecake and churros with tons of cinnamon sugar filling. It’s one of the easiest cinnamon recipes.
33. Cinnamon Pie
The combination of ground cinnamon is so delicious in this easy to bake pie.
34. Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
If you love Cinnabon, these cinnamon rolls will be a hit. Enjoy them at home for a fraction of the price.
35. Cinnamon Popcorn
With a few easy steps, this luscious Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn recipe is so tasty. It looks pretty with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
36. Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
These sticky buns are so gooey and taste even better with caramel sauce on top.
37. Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie
Cinnamon rolls and apple pie come together for a decadent treat for a snack or dessert.
38. Cinnamon Roll Rice Krispies
This gooey treat is so amazing and topped with a luscious glaze in a baking dish.
39. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Popcorn
This sweet and salty combination of popcorn is easy to make. The supplies are minimum with a large bowl and baking sheet.
40. Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow
Jazz up plain puppy chow with this easy to make recipe using just 4 ingredients. It is the perfect treat.
41. Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists
Learn how to make these sweet treats at home. It’s so easy and you will save money too.
42. Cinnamon Buttercream
Top your favorite baked good with this decadent recipe for Cinnamon Buttercream.
43. Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls
Make soft and fluffy Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls with a chocolate cinnamon filling and rich chocolate cream cheese icing. These easy homemade rolls are perfect for Christmas morning or weekend breakfast!
FAQ
Stir together ΒΌ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Keep a jar on hand for toast, popcorn, pretzels, and quick desserts.
No-bake treats like Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Popcorn, or shortcut recipes made with canned cinnamon rolls.
Yes. Store-brand cinnamon works great in all of these recipes and saves money.
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