Cinnamon Chips Recipe

Flour tortillas: These are the base of your cinnamon chips, providing the structure and texture. Butter: Melted butter helps the cinnamon sugar mixture stick to the tortillas and adds a rich flavor. Ground cinnamon: This spice gives the chips their distinctive warm and sweet flavor. Sugar: Combined with cinnamon, it creates a sweet coating that caramelizes slightly in the oven.

When brushing the tortilla wedges with melted butter, make sure to coat them evenly to ensure that the cinnamon sugar mixture adheres well. For an extra crispy texture, you can flip the wedges halfway through the baking time.

• flour tortillas - Substitute with whole wheat tortillas: Whole wheat tortillas provide a similar texture but add a slightly nuttier flavor and more fiber.

• flour tortillas - Substitute with corn tortillas: Corn tortillas offer a different flavor profile and are gluten-free, making them suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

• butter - Substitute with coconut oil: Coconut oil has a similar melting point and provides a subtle coconut flavor that pairs well with cinnamon and sugar.

• butter - Substitute with margarine: Margarine can be used as a dairy-free alternative to butter, offering a similar texture and spreadability.

• ground cinnamon - Substitute with pumpkin pie spice: Pumpkin pie spice contains cinnamon along with other spices like nutmeg and cloves, adding a more complex flavor.

• ground cinnamon - Substitute with apple pie spice: Apple pie spice also contains cinnamon and adds complementary spices like allspice and nutmeg.

• sugar - Substitute with brown sugar: Brown sugar adds a deeper, molasses-like flavor and a bit more moisture.

• sugar - Substitute with coconut sugar: Coconut sugar provides a caramel-like flavor and is a lower glycemic index alternative to regular sugar.

• Allow the cinnamon chips to cool completely before storing. This prevents any residual heat from creating moisture, which can make them soggy.

• Store the cinnamon chips in an airtight container. A resealable plastic bag or a container with a tight-fitting lid works best to maintain their crispiness.

• Keep the container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. The pantry or a kitchen cabinet is ideal.

• If you want to keep the cinnamon chips fresh for a longer period, consider adding a small packet of silica gel to the container. This helps absorb any excess moisture.

• For freezing, place the cooled cinnamon chips in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for about an hour. This prevents them from sticking together.

• Once frozen, transfer the cinnamon chips to a resealable freezer bag or an airtight container. Label with the date to keep track of their freshness.

• When ready to enjoy, remove the desired amount of cinnamon chips from the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature for a few minutes. You can also reheat them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes to restore their crispiness.

• Avoid storing cinnamon chips in the refrigerator, as the humidity can make them lose their crunch.

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the cinnamon chips in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 5-7 minutes until they regain their crispiness.

• Use a toaster oven set to 350°F (175°C). Place the cinnamon chips on the rack or a small baking tray. Toast for about 3-5 minutes until they are warm and crispy.

• For a quick fix, use a microwave. Place the cinnamon chips on a microwave-safe plate lined with a paper towel. Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds. Note that this method might not make them as crispy as the oven.

• If you have an air fryer, preheat it to 350°F (175°C). Place the cinnamon chips in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 2-3 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even reheating.

• Oven: Used to bake the tortilla wedges until they are crispy and golden brown.

• Knife: Utilized to cut each tortilla into 8 wedges.

• Small bowl: For mixing together the sugar and cinnamon.

• Pastry brush: To brush the tortilla wedges with melted butter.

• Baking sheet: Holds the tortilla wedges while they bake in the oven.

• Parchment paper: Lines the baking sheet to prevent the tortilla wedges from sticking.

• Measuring spoons: Ensures accurate measurement of butter, cinnamon, and sugar.

• Cooling rack: Allows the baked tortilla wedges to cool evenly before serving.

Preheat efficiently: Preheat your oven while you prepare the tortillas and cinnamon sugar mixture to save time.

Use a pizza cutter: Quickly cut the tortillas into wedges using a pizza cutter instead of a knife.

Melt butter in microwave: Melt the butter in the microwave for a few seconds to speed up the process.

Line baking sheet ahead: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper before starting to avoid delays.

Batch process: Brush all tortilla wedges with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture in one go to streamline the steps.