Taste of fall: 3 cinnamon recipes for that cozy time of year
Typical traditional German Christmas cookies called "Zimtstern" that are made from almond flour, cinnamon, whipped egg white and sugar.

Cinnamon is great for almost everything, and as fall settles in, it is also the perfect season for this unique spice seen as a hallmark of the holidays. Let’s take a look at some of the best uses for it, from cakes to cookies and even rice



When thinking of this spice, the first thing that comes to mind for me personally is fall and the holiday season. Christmas without "Zimtsterne," literally meaning cinnamon stars, is unthinkable for me. But cinnamon is not restricted to the sweet side of the taste spectrum. Many recipes, especially from the Middle East, love to add a touch of cinnamon to savory dishes, which works surprisingly well.

The classic but simpler: Cinnamon bun cake

You read that right, I'm talking about a cinnamon bun in cake form. As much as I love to work with dough, I lack the time to let the yeast work, roll it out and all the rest that goes into it. Not that it takes much effort but after a day’s work, one just can’t find the energy to go all out. So here I present you with a version that I have come to love!

Cinnamon cake just melts in your mouth, kind of like a great coffee in a mug. (Shutterstock Photo)

Ingredients

For the dough