Cinnamon Sugar Filling
A buttery, spiced blend that swirls into rolls, pastries, and quick breads with gooey warmth.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher
Allergens
Dairy
This simple mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter spreads easily into a paste that caramelizes as it bakes, creating sticky ribbons throughout cinnamon rolls, babka, or pastry twists. It comes together in minutes with pantry staples and holds well if made ahead.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
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In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter with a spatula or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
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Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the butter, mixing until fully combined into a thick, spreadable paste.
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Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until evenly incorporated.
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Use immediately as a spread for doughs, or cover and refrigerate until ready to use, softening slightly at room temperature before spreading.
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Cinnamon Sugar Filling
This simple mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter spreads easily into a paste that caramelizes as it bakes, creating sticky ribbons throughout cinnamon rolls, babka, or pastry twists. It comes together in minutes with pantry staples and holds well if made ahead.
5 min 16 oz 95 cal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
- 1
In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter with a spatula or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 2
Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the butter, mixing until fully combined into a thick, spreadable paste.
- 3
Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until evenly incorporated.
- 4
Use immediately as a spread for doughs, or cover and refrigerate until ready to use, softening slightly at room temperature before spreading.