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"A tiny flavor bomb that elevates ordinary baked goods with a warm, comforting spice."
Definition
Small, sweetened baking chips flavored with cinnamon, designed to melt slightly and distribute cinnamon flavor in baked goods.
Sensory Profile
Technical Metrics
Common Use
Baking (cookies, muffins)
Key Flavor Compound
Cinnamaldehyde
Shelf Life (Unopened)
12-18 months
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 tbsp (15g)Chef’s Secret
Add cinnamon chips to pancake or waffle batter just before cooking for pockets of melted cinnamon goodness. Toss with a little flour first to prevent sinking.
Substitutions
White Chocolate Chips + Cinnamon
Provides similar texture and sweetness, can be easily flavored with ground cinnamon or cinnamon oil.
Butterscotch Chips
1:1Offers similar shape, size, and melting properties with a sweet, caramel-like flavor, good for baking.
Chocolate Chips (milk or semi-sweet)
1:1Changes the flavor profile entirely but provides the visual and textural element of baking chips.
Chopped Candied Ginger
1:1Offers a spicy, sweet kick and a chewy texture, for a bolder, spicier flavor profile in baked goods.
Buying Guide
Check ingredients for real cinnamon and cocoa butter if desired. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent melting.
