Baked Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
Baked Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
Sometimes the simplest snacks are the very best, and these Baked Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips prove it. With just a few ingredients — tortillas, butter, oil, cinnamon, and sugar — you can make a sweet, crunchy treat that’s perfect for snacking, dipping, or even sprinkling over ice cream.
I love making these when I want something quick and fun but don’t feel like baking a whole dessert. They come together in minutes and fill the kitchen with the most amazing smell of warm cinnamon sugar as they bake. The chips turn out crisp and golden with just the right amount of sweetness.
These remind me a lot of the fried cinnamon crisps you get at a fair or a Mexican restaurant, but since they’re baked, they’re a little lighter and so easy to make at home. You can enjoy them as-is, dip them into fruit salsa, or crumble them over pudding or yogurt for extra crunch.
If you love simple treats like this, you might also enjoy my Animal cracker sugar cookies or my Chocolate sugar cookies for another sweet idea that uses pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 6 flour tortillas (8-inch size works best)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (like vegetable or canola)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cut tortillas
Stack the tortillas and cut into triangles (like you’d cut a pizza). You’ll get about 6–8 chips from each tortilla.
Step 3: Brush with butter & oil
Mix the melted butter and oil together, then brush lightly over both sides of the tortilla triangles. Place them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Step 4: Add cinnamon sugar
In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together. Sprinkle generously over the buttered tortillas.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Keep an eye on them — they can go from golden to too dark quickly.
Step 6: Cool & serve
Let the chips cool for a few minutes before serving. They’ll crisp up even more as they cool.
Serving Ideas
- Dip them: Pair with fruit salsa, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream.
- Make dessert nachos: Top with strawberries, chocolate drizzle, and whipped cream.
- Sprinkle over ice cream: Break them into pieces for a crunchy topping.
- Snack as-is: They’re sweet, simple, and so addictive on their own.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Baked Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips are quick, easy, and budget-friendly. They taste just like churro chips or cinnamon crisps, but they’re made in the oven with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. They’re light, crunchy, and perfect for both kids and adults.
For another fun snack idea, try my Pumpkin Rice Krispy Treats (festive and kid-friendly) or keep it savory with my Bacon Brown Sugar Crackers for your next party spread.
