Top 31 Best Cinnamon Desserts

My guide for the best cinnamon desserts includes a delicious assortment of both lighter cinnamon sugar desserts and more indulgent recipes that feature the delicious warming spice. Cinnamon is either the hero ingredient in these recipes or the hero spice supporting other delicious ingredients such as apples, peaches, pumpkins, etc. I chose these dessert recipes with cinnamon because of their straightforward instructions and relative ease, as well as their beautiful photos and uniqueness. 

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• Best Cinnamon Desserts
• 1. Cinnamon Cupcakes 
• 2. Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists
• 3. Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
• 4. Cinnamon Apple Babka
• 5. Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling
• 6. Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust
• 7. Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
• 8. Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts
• 9. Pie Crust Cookies
• 10. Caramelized Apple Topping
• 11. Baked Cinnamon Crunch French Toast
• 12. Mexican Cinnamon Twists
• 13. Cinnamon Roll Blondies
• 14. Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
• 15. Apple Crumble Cake 
• 16. Coffee Cake Cookies
• 17. Cinnamon Chip Scones
• 18. Easy Homemade Churros
• 19. Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
• 20. Cinnamon Honey Butter
• 21. Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
• 22. Sopapilla Cheesecake
• 23. No Churn Cinnamon Ice Cream
• 24. Cinnamon Vanilla Rice Pudding
• 25. Cinnamon Pie
• 26. Birthday Cinnamon Roll Cake
• 27. Cinnamon Crunch Knots
• 28. Cinnamon Cruffins
• 29. Baked Apples
• 30. Cinnamon Nut Quick Bread
• 31. Cinnamon Roll Cookies
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One of the qualities that ensure these are the best cinnamon recipes is that they’re all easy enough to recreate in your own kitchen, regardless of your cooking skill level. You’ll find a variety of easy cinnamon desserts that can make for breakfast or brunch as well as a handful of no-bake treats that are quick enough to whip up whenever the craving strikes.

Best Cinnamon Desserts

1. Cinnamon Cupcakes 

You don’t need a special occasion to enjoy these fluffy and delicious cinnamon cupcakes; they’re truly perfect for making at any time. Additionally, this crowd-pleasing cinnamon dessert takes less than an hour to make from start to finish. But the best part might just be the velvety cream cheese frosting that perfectly complements every bite of these moist and flavorful cupcakes.

2. Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists

These cinnamon pastry twists come together in no time, making them the perfect, fun addition to any dessert table. You can whip them up at a moment’s notice and satisfy your sweet tooth with the warm spice addition of cinnamon sugar flavor. Perfect for all ages, these buttery, flaky treats can even be enhanced with a variety of additions from nutmeg to cocoa powder!

3. Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

These muffins are the perfect way for cinnamon lovers to start their day. Featuring a brown sugar cinnamon swirl and my super delicious streusel topping, every bite of each tender muffin is loaded with incredible flavor. Make these muffins ahead of time, and you'll have a ready-to-eat, tasty treat in your fridge all week!

4. Cinnamon Apple Babka

Babka is a braided bread known for its soft dough, versatility, and sweet taste. This version flavors the rich and pillowy bread with a burst of warm apple cinnamon goodness in every bite. Even beginner bakers can easily recreate this delicious treat, especially with the straightforward step-by-step instructions my recipe provides. 

This babka, perfect to enjoy at any time of day, is one of the best Fall desserts you’ll ever make.

5. Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

Cinnamon and apple are always a winning combination. This recipe offers the very best parts of a gooey cinnamon roll and a warm apple pie in every single bite. Finished with a luscious cream cheese frosting, this sweet and fluffy cinnamon treat is a picture-perfect dish that’s excellent for feeding a crowd.

6. Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust

You don´t have to wait until the Fall to use cinnamon in your desserts. This Peach cobbler with pie crust is a classic dessert that combines juicy peaches with a flaky, buttery pie crust. My homemade peach cobbler recipe is the perfect way to make the most of peach season when the fruit is extra ripe and flavorful.

7. Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Snickerdoodles are timeless cookies that are easy to fall in love with over and over again. With the addition of a pumpkin cheesecake filling, snickerdoodles become absolutely irresistible. This upgrade makes for a rich and creamy dessert with both sweet and savory notes throughout. 

Cinnamon brings all the flavors together with a warm and comforting spice. These simple, yet impressive cookies are sure to become your new Fall favorite. 

8. Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Pumpkin isn’t really complete without the addition of cinnamon, and when those two flavors come together in this recipe, they create the perfect bite. Decadent pumpkin pie spice and sweet brown sugar give these donuts a depth of flavor you’ll love. Best of all, this simple recipe takes less than an hour to prepare, making it a great option for breakfast or a tender and delicious anytime dessert.

9. Pie Crust Cookies

These incredibly easy-to-make cinnamon pie crust cookies take only four ingredients to make, including leftover pie crust. This zero-waste recipe comes together with very little effort, making them the perfect bake for beginners or anyone who wants a quick cinnamon dessert with a flaky texture and buttery flavor that everyone will love. 

10. Caramelized Apple Topping

Caramelized apple topping is the secret ingredient to take your dishes to the next level. Whether you’re enjoying pancakes, scones, or even a bowl of ice cream, this delicious recipe is the perfect go-to topping. Brown sugar and butter provide a base for this recipe that’s instantly elevated by the addition of ground cinnamon. 

If you love apple pie, you can bring that same flavor to a host of other treats with this easy-to-make sweet topping.

11. Baked Cinnamon Crunch French Toast

Take your breakfast up a notch with cinnamon French toast. Vanilla custard-filled french toast pieces provide a complementary texture to the crunchy cinnamon topping in this baked cinnamon recipe. This dish is an excellent time saver in the mornings because it can be prepared overnight and baked fresh when you wake up.

12. Mexican Cinnamon Twists

These delicious cinnamon twists are a homemade version of a fast food favorite. This recipe uses duros, a type of wheat pasta that puffs up when fried due to its baking soda and cornstarch content. This light and crispy treat tastes delicious when coated in cinnamon sugar and can also be dipped in chocolate or caramel for added indulgence. 

13. Cinnamon Roll Blondies

If you love cinnamon rolls, these rich blondies belong on your baking list. They’re buttery and chewy and have a gorgeous swirl of cinnamon flavor throughout the batch. Finally, a smooth cream cheese icing drizzles the top of these blondies to ensure each bite has all the true flavor of a cinnamon roll. 

14. Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

This unique cheesecake hits all the right notes. Not only does it include brown sugar and cinnamon dots throughout the creamy cheesecake base, but it also features mini cinnamon rolls along the top. With generous swirls of cream cheese frosting piled high around the edges, this cheesecake is sure to get attention at parties for its stunning presentation and its amazing taste.

15. Apple Crumble Cake 

Apple and cinnamon are match made in heaven, just look at this cake. If you’re looking for an easy and delicious cinnamon desserts, look no further than this lavorful Apple Crumb coffee cake with tons of apples and the best crumb topping ever! You can actually taste the apples and the cake doesn't overwhelm.

16. Coffee Cake Cookies

For a fun twist on coffee cake, these cookies make a quick and easy dessert. Perfect for those short on time, these cinnamon cookies take just 25 minutes to make. Each of these chewy treats features a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, just like its namesake. Finally, a simple vanilla glaze tops each cookie for an extra sweet finish.

17. Cinnamon Chip Scones

These cinnamon scones are filled with warm spiced flavor for the perfect breakfast or light snack. To make them, cinnamon chips are folded into the buttery dough and baked until perfectly golden. These scones have the perfect balance of a crunchy exterior and soft, tender center that make them delightful treats for any time of day. 

18. Easy Homemade Churros

You might be used to enjoying churros from street vendors or Mexican restaurants, but they’re also surprisingly easy for you to make fresh at home. Churros use a simple choux pastry for their base, but the magic of their flavor comes from the thick layer of cinnamon sugar that gives them their classic look. 

This cinnamon and sugar pastry tastes delicious dipped in caramel sauce, chocolate and even raspberry sauce. 

19. Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

For a quick and tasty dessert, this cinnamon poke cake couldn’t be more perfect. To infuse it with cinnamon flavor, you pour a spiced, sweetened condensed milk into the small holes poked all over the cake’s surface. As the cake rests, the flavor soaks into the entire base for extra moist cinnamon filled flavor in every bite. 

20. Cinnamon Honey Butter

Cinnamon honey butter is the topping your baked goods have been missing. This creamy mixture is made from whipped butter and sweetened with sugar and honey. Cinnamon adds a deep spice flavor that balances the sweetness to make this the perfect addition to everything from freshly baked rolls to quickbread recipes, like banana bread. 

This honey butter can be used for breakfast too, filling your waffles with warm and buttery cinnamon flavor. 

21. Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

This simple cinnamon cake makes an excellent treat for any gathering, from book club to brunch. A pretty cinnamon swirl delicately flavors the cake, while the chocolate chips peppered throughout add an extra burst of sweetness to every bite. This bundt cake is dense and satisfying. At the same time, the recipe is easy to follow, making it a great option for beginners and expert bakers alike.

22. Sopapilla Cheesecake

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Sopapilla cheesecake is a popular cinnamon sugar cheesecake dessert. This easy sopapilla cheesecake recipe uses crescent rolls to make its layers. Then, a creamy cheesecake filling follows a generous serving of cinnamon sugar in the construction of this dessert.

A second layer of crescent roll dough is placed on top and coated with even more cinnamon mixture for a dark golden brown dessert that’s rich and delightfully flaky.

23. No Churn Cinnamon Ice Cream

Cinnamon ice cream is one of the best no bake cinnamon desserts you can make. And it’s even better when there’s no ice cream machine required! Instead of traditional vanilla ice cream, use a scoop of cinnamon ice cream on your apple pie or peach cobbler. Not only does it complement these warm desserts well, but it also tastes delicious served in a cone as well.

24. Cinnamon Vanilla Rice Pudding

This rice pudding with condensed milk requires only a few ingredients to achieve ultra creamy dessert bliss. While rice pudding is often associated with the holidays, it’s an easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. This chilled cinnamon dessert is packed with comforting flavors and topped with an extra sprinkle, so there’s a bold cinnamon taste in every bite. 

25. Cinnamon Pie

If you’ve never tried cinnamon pie before, you’re in for a real treat! This delicious dessert packs a huge cinnamon flavor with over 3 tablespoons of cinnamon in the filling. Brown sugar and cream cheese make up the base for the pie filling for an ultra-smooth and rich warm spice flavor. You can use your favorite homemade pie crust, or even a store-bought crust to make this recipe even easier. 

26. Birthday Cinnamon Roll Cake

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This cinnamon roll cake isn’t just a batter with cinnamon flavor, it’s an actual giant cinnamon roll. This fun dessert makes the perfect special breakfast and is sure to win everyone over. The fluffy homemade dough is rich, soft and stuffed with a cinnamon sugar filling. Finally, the fun and flavor keep going strong with a sweet cream cheese glaze and colorful, festive sprinkles.

27. Cinnamon Crunch Knots

These gorgeous cinnamon crunch knots are a tasty and simple, crowd pleasing treat. As this fluffy dough bakes up, the topping turns dark brown and crispy, giving every bite the perfect blend of textures. These baked knots are one of the cinnamon desserts that make a great breakfast or easy-to-grab anytime treat.

28. Cinnamon Cruffins

Cruffins are a newer dessert, found at the intersection of a a croissant and a muffin. This fun cinnamon pastry recipe uses homemade croissant dough and sprinkles sugary cinnamon goodness into every layer. With the perfect combination of crispy, flaky layers and a soft, rich middle, this dessert will excite your taste buds and keep you coming back for more.

29. Baked Apples

If you’re looking for healthy cinnamon desserts, this recipe is the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth without too much sugar. The power is in your hands because you can view these baked apples as a healthy or decadent dessert depending how you top them. 

Besides the oat-walnut cinnamon filling that gives these apples a satisfying crunch, you can enjoy them with a scoop of Greek yogurt for protein or a drizzle of caramel sauce for a more indulgent option.

30. Cinnamon Nut Quick Bread

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Walnuts give this cinnamon bread a hearty crunch. It’s simple to make and only takes 10 minutes to prepare. Sour cream keeps this bread wonderfully moist and gives it a tang that goes particularly well with the cinnamon flavor. Finally, what really makes this swirled bread stand out is the walnut streusel topping that gives every bite loads of texture and a tasty caramelized flavor. 

31. Cinnamon Roll Cookies

When you’re in the mood for cinnamon roll flavors but don’t have time to make the dough, grab a cinnamon roll cookie instead. These cookies are packed with the traditional tastes that you know and love, but they come with much less hassle, no yeast to worry about, and you can make them in just a fraction of the time. 

Soft and chewy, with a cinnamon swirl, a perfectly sweet cream cheese frosting finishes these cookies, making them even better.

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