45 Sweet, Sugary Cinnamon Desserts

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45 Sweet, Sugary Cinnamon Desserts2/45 Cashew Baklava 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cashew Baklava Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always wanted to make Baklava, but it seemed like so much work. The son of my neighbor’s friend showed us both how to make it…it’s really quite easy and so delicious. I like to mix up the nuts in the filling and use walnut, cashews or pecans.—Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario 3/45 Mama’s Spice Cake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1

hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I get a craving for a tasty old-fashioned treat, I make this cake. Great cooks in my family have been baking it for generations, and their families have been enjoying the wonderful spice flavor and rich frosting. —Nancy Duty, Jacksonville, Florida 4/45 Cinnamon Monkey Bread 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Monkey Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Is it possible for four kids to cook together without total chaos in

the kitchen?

the kitchen? Yes, with the right recipe! This cinnamon roll monkey bread is a favorite with my bunch. They get to “play” as they roll pieces of refrigerated biscuit dough into balls. —Lisa Combs, Greenville, Ohio 5/45 Cinnamon Crackle Cookies 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Crackle Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is the compilation of many years of baking. I make these cookies for a holiday bazaar and year-round for our family. They freeze well. —Vicki Lair, Albert Lea, Minnesota 6/45

Cinnamon apple pie baked in a cast iron skillet is a real stunner

Cinnamon Apple Pie 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon-Sugar Apple Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cinnamon apple pie baked in a cast iron skillet is a real stunner. This beauty, with its flaky, tender crust, also works in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. —Renee Schettler Rossi, New York, New York 7/45 Cinnamon Peanut Brittle 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 20 servings (1-1/4 pounds) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made this sweet, peanut-packed

candy for Christmas and sent some with my husband to work

candy for Christmas and sent some with my husband to work. His co-workers liked it so much they asked for more. It has a lovely glossy look and the cinnamon is a delightful surprise. You’ve got to try this peanut butter brittle recipe. —Grace Miller, Mansfield, Ohio 8/45 Snickerdoodle Cheesecake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My maternal grandmother preferred sewing and quilting to cooking and baking, but there were some things that she cooked and baked really well. She was the only person I

I think of my grandmother each time I make it!

knew who made snickerdoodles, simple but yummy cookies that I’ve always enjoyed. Since cheesecake is my very favorite dessert, I couldn’t resist coming up with one that re-creates those flavors. I think of my grandmother each time I make it! Sometimes I’ll drizzle the slices with maple syrup. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas 9/45 Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I

combined them!

combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid proved even better with caramel, always a favorite ingredient. —Niki Plourde, Gardner, Massachusetts 10/45 Baklava Thumbprint Cookies 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The topping on my sister-in-law’s peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe, then decided to use that to top a cookie I developed with the flavors of baklava. My adult son tried one and immediately ate two more—which is unusual for him! It’s a good recipe to mix up the night before and

bake fresh the next day for company

bake fresh the next day for company. —Sharon Eshelman, Harrington, Delaware 11/45 Pumpkin Cake with Whipped Cinnamon Frosting 3 Reviews Pumpkin Cake with Whipped Cinnamon Frosting Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom made this for me, and one bite can completely take me back to my childhood. You can easily convert it into a great carrot cake recipe: just use grated carrots in place of pumpkin and add raisins. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia 12/45 Tea Cakes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tea Cakes

The simple buttery flavor appeals to all.—Doris

Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve baked many batches of cookies through the years, but family and friends tell me these southern treats are the best. The simple buttery flavor appeals to all.—Doris McGough, Dothan, AL 13/45 Honey Cinnamon Roll-Ups 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey Cinnamon Roll-Ups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cinnamon treat reminds me of baklava, but with only a few easy ingredients,

it’s a fraction of the work

it’s a fraction of the work. It’s my aunt’s recipe, and I think of her when I make it. —Sue Falk, Sterling Heights, Michigan 14/45 Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An attractive topping of cinnamon-spiced apple slices and a homemade oat-and-walnut crust make this creamy dessert a definite showstopper. —Emily Ann Young, Edmond, Oklahoma 15/45 Coffee Cake 97 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Coffee Cake Recipe Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 20

Make it the night before a holiday to save time in the morning

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the excellent texture of this easy cinnamon coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavor enriched by sour cream may remind you of breakfast at Grandma’s! Make it the night before a holiday to save time in the morning. —Eleanor Harris, Cape Coral, Florida 16/45 Candied Pecans 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings about 1 pound Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I pack these easy candied pecans in jars tied with pretty ribbon for family and friends. My granddaughter gave some to

a doctor at the hospital where she works, and he said they were too good to be true! —Opal Turner, Hughes Springs, Texas 17/45 Vanilla & Cinnamon-Kissed Apple Latkes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Latkes are crispy fried pancakes, often made with potatoes. But this sweet version with apples, orange juice, cinnamon and vanilla falls in the dessert realm. —Candy McMenamin, Lexington, South Carolina 18/45 Cinnamon Twirl Cookies 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 64 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: These rolled cookies are tasty and fun to make with your family

Creator: These rolled cookies are tasty and fun to make with your family. The sugary mixture of walnuts and cinnamon is a light, sweet filling that will leave everyone wanting another bite. —Phyllis Cappuccio, Malden, Massachusetts 19/45 Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love this mash-up recipe if you crave the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls at brunch and the decadence of cheesecake for dessert. Cinnamon roll cheesecake offers the best of both

It tastes wonderful topped with lemon or vanilla sauce or whipped cream

worlds! —Sue Draheim, Waterford, Wisconsin 20/45 Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Pudding 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Pudding Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A slow cooker turns day-old cinnamon rolls into a comforting, old-fashioned dessert. It tastes wonderful topped with lemon or vanilla sauce or whipped cream. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana 21/45 Cinnamon White & Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings about 4-1/2 dozen (about 4 cups mix) Go to Recipe

Drizzle with icing, and serve with coffee or tea

From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to put a spin on the traditional chocolate chip cookie, and who doesn’t love cinnamon? Depending on what you use to drop your cookies, the serving quantity may change. —Cassie Colosimo, Reading, Pennsylvania 22/45 Honey Cinnamon Bars 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Aunt Ellie gave us the recipe for these sweet bar cookies with cinnamon and walnuts. Drizzle with icing, and serve with coffee or tea. —Diane Myers, Star, Idaho 23/45 Cinnamon-Sugar Crisps 3 Reviews Test

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