Ground Cinnamon

Pellicano's Ground Cinnamon

Warmth, Sweetness, and Aroma

Pellicano's Ground Cinnamon is the finely milled inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree. Universally recognized for its sweet, warm, and highly fragrant aroma, cinnamon is one of the oldest and most beloved spices in the world.

The fine, uniform grind of this powder ensures seamless integration into liquids and dry mixes, making it the superior choice for baking. Unlike cinnamon sticks, the powder releases its flavor instantly, providing a persistent, comforting sweetness that enhances everything from apple pies to savory Moroccan tagines. This potent spice delivers a complex, satisfying flavor that is woody, slightly peppery, and intensely aromatic.

Essential for Baking and Global Cuisine

Ground cinnamon is a versatile flavor powerhouse, foundational to both desserts and savory dishes:

• Baking: The cornerstone of classic baked goods, including cinnamon rolls, snickerdoodles, gingerbread, and apple pie. It blends perfectly with flour and sugar.
• Beverages: Used to spiced hot chocolate, coffee, mulled cider and eggnog, adding immediate warmth and aroma.
• Breakfast and Desserts: Sprinkled over oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, and toast for a quick burst of flavor.
• Savory Dishes: A critical component in many Middle Eastern, North African, and Indian spice blends, including curry powders and Moroccan tagines, where its sweetness balances savory meats.
• Toast and Glazes: Mixed into glazes for ham or whisked into French toast batter.

Fun Fact: Priceless in the Ancient World

For thousands of years, cinnamon was one of the world's most desired and expensive commodities. Its origin was a closely guarded secret by spice traders who created elaborate myths—including tales of huge, dangerous birds carrying the spice to distant, inaccessible nests—to protect their monopoly. In ancient Rome and Egypt, cinnamon was literally more valuable than gold, used not just for flavoring food but also for perfumes, embalming, and religious offerings. Its high cost made it a luxury item reserved only for the elite.

Easy Recipe: Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies (Makes 2 Dozen)

This recipe uses ground cinnamon as the sole flavor element in the coating, making it the star of this classic cookie.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 Tsp. Cream of Tartar
• 1/2 Tsp. Baking Soda
• 1/4 Tsp. Salt
• 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter (Softened)
• 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract

For the Coating:

• 2 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar
• 2 Tsp. Pellicano's Ground Cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk together the All-Purpose Flour, Cream of Tartar, Baking Soda, and Salt in a medium bowl.
2. Make Dough: In a separate large bowl, cream the Softened Butter and $3/4$ cup Granulated Sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the Egg and Vanilla Extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
3. Make Coating: In a small, shallow bowl, whisk together the 2 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar and Ground Cinnamon.
4. Roll and Bake: Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the Cinnamon-Sugar mixture until fully coated. Place the coated balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
5. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Ingredients: Cinnamon