Cinnamon chips are a bit of an elusive item. I've heard from many bloggers that they can't find them where they live, and I know from my own experience that I can only find them during the holidays. Of course, they're pretty readily available online, but the price as well as the shipping can make you think twice about whether you really, really need them. I was also frankly appalled to find that some cinnamon chips aren't even made with cinnamon! Luckily, I've come across a solution to this whole cinnamon chip problem, which I believe is quite a problem, as these little morsels can make some pretty good baked goods. The solution: you can make your own cinnamon chips, with a bit of free time and a couple ingredients. And I guarantee you - they will be cinnamon-y!
To begin, preheat oven to 200 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray paper with a no-stick cooking spray. In a medium-size bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, vegetable shortening, and corn syrup until totally combined and crumbly.
Spread the mixture out on the prepared baking sheet, flattening out with another sheet of parchment paper or the back of a spatula into a rectangle about ¼" thick.Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the mixture is hot and melted together. It shouldn't be crisp. Let cool completely after baking.
Use a pizza wheel to slice the cooled block into small square chips; I made ¼" squares. Store in an airtight container until ready to use. They should keep for a long period of time, just like any other baking chips.
Enjoy!
PrintDIY Cinnamon Chips
Cinnamon chips aren't an item that most people have in their pantries, but now you can make your own and have them available at all times. These will add a delicious dose of cinnamon to any recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: about 1 ½ cups 1x
- Category: candy
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200º F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray paper with a no-stick cooking spray.
- Combine ingredients: In a medium-size bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon vegetable shortening, and corn syrup until totally combined and crumbly.
- Transfer to baking sheet: Spread the mixture out on the prepared baking sheet, flattening out with another sheet of parchment paper or the back of a spatula into a rectangle about ¼" thick.
- Bake and cool: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the mixture is hot and melted together. It shouldn't be crisp. Let cool completely.
- Cut: Use a pizza wheel to slice the cooled block into small square chips. I made ¼" squares. Store in an airtight container until ready to use. They should keep for a long period of time, just like any other baking chips.
Notes
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Keywords: vegan cinnamon chips, gluten free cinnamon chips, cinnamon chips for baking, cinnamon baking chips
Recipe adapted from: Mind Over Batter
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Carole says
Hi there... looking to make these chips but without the shortening or syrup? Coconut oil and honey perhaps?
alexandra says
Hi Carole,
I haven't tested it myself, but I have heard from readers who made these with coconut oil and honey and said it worked well. I'd love to hear about your experience if you try it!
Lexi says
These are SO easy to make and come in handy when I can’t find cinnamon chips at the grocery store (which happens often). The cinnamon flavor is so much better than the packaged chips too!
★★★★★
Erin says
Is the vegetable shortening that use you solid like Crisco or liquid like vegetable oil? Thank you so much for this recipe - finding cinnamon chips in the store is a challenge!
alexandra says
Solid, like crisco
Kim says
I've been searching every where for these darn chips. My son fell in love with some snickerdoodle bread a coworker made and I told him I'd make some for him. The price online is outrageous. I'm trying this recipe out tomorrow so I can start making some if this bread for Christmas for my family. Thanks so much! Happy holidays!
alexandra says
I hope it worked out well for you!
Kim says
Made 2 loaves of snickerdoodle bread last night, but haven't tried them yet. I used the coconut oil n honey as that's what I had in pantry. They were very easy to make n made my whole house smell like Christmas....thanks again...will keep ya posted on taste later. ????