The first time I made these Cinnamon Crisps, it was a Christmas Eve experiment born from a pantry raid. I had tortillas, butter, sugar, and a desperate need for something sweet and festive. What happened in my kitchen felt like pure magic. As they baked, the air filled with the warm, comforting scent of caramelizing sugar and toasted cinnamon, a smell that instantly felt like the holidays. The sound of them cooling—a delicate, glass-like crackle—was my favorite carol. They were impossibly crisp, shatteringly sweet, and became an instant tradition. Now, no Christmas Eve in my home is complete without this glittering, simple stack of joy.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You will love this recipe because it is the definition of minimalist magic. With three main ingredients and about 15 minutes, you can create a stunning, elegant treat that feels both nostalgic and special. They’re endlessly customizable, impossible to mess up, and the perfect last-minute dessert or edible gift. The combination of the buttery, crispy base with the sparkly cinnamon-sugar topping is irresistibly addictive. It’s the kind of simple recipe that makes everyone ask, “How did you make these?” while they reach for just one more.
Ingredients
- 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch size works best)
- ¼ cup melted butter (salted or unsalted both work)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: A pinch of flaky sea salt for finishing
Let’s talk ingredients. The tortillas are your canvas. I’ve tested this with both standard flour tortillas and the “street taco” size, and the larger ones are far better—they give you more surface area for that perfect crisp. Don’t use corn tortillas; they won’t get as delicately crisp. For the cinnamon-sugar, this is where you can make it your own. The ½ cup sugar to 1 tablespoon cinnamon is my perfect balance, but if you adore cinnamon, add an extra teaspoon. I always use melted butter—not oil, not spray—because it makes the sugar adhere and gives the most incredible, rich flavor and golden color. Trust me, it makes a huge difference.(See the next page below to continue…)