Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps are a fast baked sweet snack made with flour tortillas, butter, cinnamon, and sugar. They are golden, crunchy, buttery, and ready in about 10 minutes.
These easy tortilla crisps are perfect when you want a simple homemade treat without making cookie dough or turning on the mixer. A few pantry ingredients turn plain flour tortillas into crisp cinnamon sugar bites with a lightly caramelized surface.
Serve them warm for a quick snack, pile them beside vanilla ice cream, or add them to a dessert board with fresh fruit. They are also a fun way to use up leftover tortillas.For an extra-rich dessert, serve these warm tortilla crisps with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of Salted Caramel Sauce.
Table of contents
- Why You’ll Love These Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
- Ingredients for Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps
- Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- How To Make Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps
- Expert Tips for Perfect Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps
- Storage and Freezing
- Variations
- What To Serve With Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps
- FAQs
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Why You’ll Love These Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
- Made with only four simple ingredients.
- Ready in about 10 minutes.
- Baked instead of fried.
- Crisp, buttery, and coated in cinnamon sugar.
- Easy sweet snack for parties, movie nights, or dessert.
Ingredients for Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps
For the Tortilla Crisps
- 3 medium flour tortillas, about 8 inches wide (about 5.3 oz / 150 g)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (28 g)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (1.3 g)
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Use flour tortillas for the best crisp texture. They bake evenly, hold the butter well, and become golden around the edges.
Softened butter is easiest to spread in a thin layer. You can also melt the butter and brush it onto the tortillas.
Regular granulated sugar gives the crisps a light crunch. Do not use powdered sugar before baking because it can melt too quickly.
Ground cinnamon adds warm flavor without making the crisps too strong. For a deeper cinnamon flavor, increase it to 3/4 teaspoon.
Corn tortillas can be used, but they will be more delicate and have a stronger corn flavor.
How To Make Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl until evenly combined.
- Spread a thin layer of softened butter over one side of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered sides. Press it very lightly with your hands so the sugar sticks.
- Stack the tortillas, then use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut them into small rectangles, strips, or triangles.
- Arrange the tortilla pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overlap them, because crowded pieces trap steam and will not become as crisp. Bake until the edges are golden, then let the crisps cool for a few minutes before serving because they continue to firm up as they cool. See this guide to baking tortilla chips for more helpful crisping tips.
- Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, until the edges are golden and the tortilla pieces feel crisp.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. They become even crispier as they cool.
Expert Tips for Perfect Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps
- Spread the butter in a very thin layer so the crisps do not become greasy.
- Cut the pieces close to the same size so they bake evenly.
- Keep the crisps in one layer on the baking sheet.
- Start checking after 5 minutes because tortillas can brown quickly.
- Use a light-colored baking sheet when possible. Dark baking sheets absorb more heat and can brown the bottoms of the tortilla crisps too quickly before the tops are fully crisp. For more detail, see King Arthur Baking’s guide to baking pans.
- Let the crisps cool slightly before serving for the crunchiest texture.
- Add more cinnamon sugar after baking only if you prefer a sweeter finish.
- Bake one tray at a time for the most even results.
Storage and Freezing
Let the tortilla crisps cool completely before storing them. Transfer them to an airtight container at room temperature, keeping the lid tightly closed so humidity does not soften the cinnamon sugar coating. If they lose some crispness, warm them in a 300°F oven for a few minutes, then cool again before serving. See this guide to re-crisping baked snacks for more helpful tips.
Do not refrigerate them because moisture can make them soft.
Freezing is not recommended because the crisps may lose their crunchy texture after thawing.
Variations
Chocolate Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps
Mix 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder into the cinnamon sugar before sprinkling it over the tortillas. Serve them with a scoop of 3-Ingredient Coffee Ice Cream for a simple chocolate-and-coffee dessert.
Orange Cinnamon Crisps
Add 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest to the cinnamon sugar for a bright citrus flavor.
Apple Pie Tortilla Crisps
Replace the cinnamon with apple pie spice for a warm fall-style snack.
Spiced Cinnamon Sugar Crisps
Add a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the cinnamon sugar for a sweet and spicy version.
Icing Sugar Tortilla Crisps
Dust the cooled crisps lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
What To Serve With Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps
These crisps taste great with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, Greek yogurt, strawberries, apple slices, caramel sauce, or chocolate dip. They are also delicious served beside a warm slice of Hot Fudge Cake with vanilla ice cream.
They also make a crunchy topping for my 3-Ingredient Coffee Ice Cream Recipe.
For another easy dessert to serve with them, try this Easy Classic Baked Cheesecake with its creamy vanilla filling and buttery biscuit crust.
Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Spread softened butter over one side of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the buttered tortillas.
- Stack the tortillas and cut them into small rectangles, strips, or triangles.
- Arrange the pieces in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, until golden and crisp around the edges.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Video
Notes
- This recipe makes about 48 small crisps.
- Start checking at 5 minutes because tortillas can brown quickly.
- Store cooled crisps in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and can vary by tortilla brand.
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Let us know how it was!FAQs
Yes, but they will be more delicate and have a stronger corn flavor. Flour tortillas give a lighter, buttery crisp texture.
They may need a little longer in the oven, or the butter layer may have been too thick. Make sure the pieces are spread in one layer.
Yes. Brush the tortillas with melted coconut oil or a neutral oil, but butter gives the best flavor.
Yes. Cook them in a single layer at 350°F for about 3 to 4 minutes. Check early because they crisp quickly.
It makes around 48 small tortilla crisps, depending on how you cut the tortillas.
Yes. Bake them up to 2 days ahead, cool fully, and keep them in an airtight container at room temperature.
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