If the thought of sneaking a pinch of a jar of cinnamon sugar is hard to resist, this list is practically for you! I've collected 16 ideas to help you get your hands on that sweet and spicy snickerdoodle flavor, and it's into everything from traditional cookies to cheesecake! Let's grab the cinnamon and bake through the list.

1) Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies

As a child, I used to sneak soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies off the cooling rack before anyone in my family could see me.

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Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies

Soft cinnamon sugar cookies with cracked tops and that signature tangy flavor from the cream of tartar.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 11 minutes mins

Total Time 31 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon for rolling

Method

 

1. Whisk the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
2. Cream the butter and 1.5 cups sugar until fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
3. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet just until a soft dough forms, then chill 15 minutes.
4. Stir the rolling sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
5. Roll dough into balls, coat generously in the cinnamon sugar, and space on lined sheets.
6. Bake at 375F for 10 to 11 minutes until the edges set but centers still look soft.

Notes

Pull them when they look slightly underdone; they firm up as they cool and stay chewy.

2) Chewy Snickerdoodle Bars

All of the flavors of a snickerdoodle and no rolling or scooping, because some days you just want to press and bake!

Chewy Snickerdoodle Bars

Bars with a thick and gooey texture and blondie-style cookie appearance that have cinnamon-sugar swirls are cut into squares.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 16 bars

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted
• 1.25 cups brown sugar packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar for topping
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon for topping

Method

 

1. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment and heat the oven to 350F.
2. Whisk the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3. Stir the melted butter and brown sugar together, then beat in the egg, yolk, and vanilla.
4. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, then press the thick batter into the pan.
5. Mix the topping sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the top.
6. Bake 23 to 25 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is just set, then cool before cutting.

Notes

Underbake slightly for fudgy centers.

3) Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches

My kids always ask for soft snickerdoodle cookies with vanilla ice cream for dessert all summer long.

Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches

Two chewy cinnamon cookies hugging a scoop of vanilla ice cream that is rolled in extra cinnamon sugar.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 11 minutes mins

Total Time 36 minutes mins

Servings: 8 sandwiches

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 16 baked snickerdoodle cookies cooled
• 3 cups vanilla ice cream slightly softened
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon for rolling

Method

 

1. Bake and fully cool a batch of soft snickerdoodle cookies.
2. Let the ice cream soften on the counter for about 10 minutes so it spreads easily.
3. Scoop a generous portion of ice cream onto the flat side of one cookie.
4. Top with a second cookie and press gently until the ice cream reaches the edges.
5. Stir the sugar and cinnamon together, then roll the exposed ice cream edge in the mix.
6. Freeze the sandwiches on a tray for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Wrap individually in parchment to keep them firm in the freezer.

4) Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bites

No baking needed! Just place them in the fridge and they're ready to eat! But beware, because they are so good you might end up eating way too many!

Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bites

Cinnamon cookie dough that's been heat treated, rolled into balls, and covered in cinnamon sugar!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 20 bites

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour heat-treated
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
• 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon for rolling

Method

 

1. Microwave the flour in 30-second bursts to 165F to make it safe to eat raw, then cool.
2. Cream the butter with both sugars until smooth and fluffy.
3. Beat in the milk, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Stir in the cooled flour until a soft dough comes together.
5. Roll the dough into small balls and toss each in the cinnamon-sugar coating.
6. Chill the bites for 15 minutes to firm up before serving.

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to a week, if they last that long.

5) Snickerdoodle Pancakes

I will defend the fact that breakfast that tastes like cookies is the best!

Snickerdoodle Pancakes

Pancakes that have been made fluffy with a hint of cinnamon and drizzled in a sugary cinnamon blend with butter on top.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1.25 cups milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp butter melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

 

1. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
2. In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla together.
3. Pour the wet into the dry and stir just until combined; lumps are fine.
4. Heat a greased griddle over medium and pour batter into rounds.
5. Cook until bubbles form and pop, then flip and cook the other side until golden.
6. Serve warm with a dusting of cinnamon sugar and a pat of butter.

Notes

Let the batter rest 5 minutes for extra fluffy pancakes.

6) Snickerdoodle Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

I bring these cupcakes to every potluck since they disappear before everything else.

Snickerdoodle Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cinnamon cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup milk
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 0.25 cup butter softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Method

 

1. Line a muffin tin and heat the oven to 350F.
2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together.
3. Cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
4. Alternate adding the dry mix and milk until smooth, then fill the liners two-thirds full.
5. Bake 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool completely.
6. Beat the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar into a fluffy frosting and pipe onto the cooled cupcakes, then dust with cinnamon sugar.

Notes

Make sure the cupcakes are fully cool or the frosting will slide off.

7) Gingerbread Snickerdoodles

For the coziest mashup of the holidays, Gingerbread and Snickerdoodle come together!

Gingerbread Snickerdoodles

Ginger and clove cookies are spiced with molasses and rolled in cinnamon sugar.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp ground cloves
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1.25 cups brown sugar packed
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon for rolling

Method

 

1. Whisk the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, spices, and salt together.
2. Cream the butter and brown sugar, then beat in the molasses and egg.
3. Mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms, then chill 20 minutes.
4. Roll the dough into balls and coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
5. Space on lined baking sheets and bake at 350F for 9 to 10 minutes.
6. Let them cool on the pan a few minutes so the spiced centers stay soft.

Notes

Great with a mug of hot cocoa on a cold night.

8) Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Muffins

Autumn is the time for these muffins! The tops have cinnamon-sugar that crackle as you bite in.

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Muffins

Moist pumpkin muffins with a crunchy cinnamon crust and a drizzle of glaze.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 22 minutes mins

Total Time 37 minutes mins

Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar for topping
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon for topping

Method

 

1. Line a muffin tin and heat the oven to 350F.
2. Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together.
3. In another bowl, whisk the pumpkin, both sugars, oil, and eggs until smooth.
4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet just until combined.
5. Divide the batter among the liners and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar topping over each.
6. Bake 20 to 22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool on a rack.

Notes

Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.

9) Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Crisp

This is what you would get if you crossed apple crisp and snickerdoodles!

Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Crisp

Soothing baked cinnamon apples with a chewy buttery crumble cookie topping.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 6 cups apples peeled and sliced
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour for topping
• 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon for topping
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed

Method

 

1. Heat the oven to 350F and butter a 9x13 baking dish.
2. Toss the apples with the sugar, 2 tbsp flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice, then spread in the dish.
3. In a bowl, combine the topping flour, brown sugar, cream of tartar, and cinnamon.
4. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
5. Scatter the crumble evenly over the apples.
6. Bake 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden and the apples are bubbling at the edges.

Notes

Wonderful warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

10) Snickerdoodle Cheesecake

Rich and creamy cheesecake with a cinnamon cookie crust is worth every minute of the wait!

Snickerdoodle Cheesecake

Creamy cinnamon cheesecake with swirls of melted cinnamon sugar on a cookie crumb crust.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon for filling
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar for topping

Method

 

1. Heat the oven to 325F and wrap a springform pan in foil.
2. Mix the crumbs, cinnamon, and melted butter, then press into the pan bottom.
3. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
4. Blend in the sour cream, vanilla, and cinnamon, then pour over the crust and dust with cinnamon sugar.
5. Bake 55 to 60 minutes until the center barely jiggles, then turn off the oven and crack the door.
6. Cool, then chill at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.

Notes

A water bath helps prevent cracks; chill fully for clean slices.

11) Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake

A cake that simply begs you to have a slow morning and a second cup of coffee.

Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake

Tender vanilla cake with a swirl of cinnamon sugar and topped with a crumbly coffee cake streusel.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 9 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 0.5 cup brown sugar for swirl
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon for swirl
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour for streusel
• 0.25 cup butter cold, for streusel

Method

 

1. Heat the oven to 350F and grease an 8x8 pan.
2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
3. Cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
4. Alternate adding the dry mix and milk, then spread half the batter in the pan.
5. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle half over the batter, then top with remaining batter and the rest of the swirl.
6. Rub the streusel flour, butter, and a pinch of cinnamon into crumbs, scatter on top, and bake 30 to 35 minutes.

Notes

Swirl the batter gently with a knife for marbled layers.

12) Snickerdoodle French Toast

Weekend French toast has received an upgrade with cinnamon sugar and it is here to stay.

Snickerdoodle French Toast

Thick custard-soaked bread that is griddled to a golden perfection and finished with a delicious cinnamon sugar crust.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 8 slices thick bread
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp butter for the pan
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar for coating
• 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon for coating

Method

 

1. Whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla in a shallow dish.
2. Stir the coating sugar and cinnamon together on a plate.
3. Soak each bread slice in the custard for a few seconds per side.
4. Melt butter on a griddle over medium heat and cook the bread until golden on both sides.
5. While still warm, press each slice into the cinnamon-sugar coating.
6. Serve right away with maple syrup or a pat of butter.

Notes

Slightly stale bread soaks up the custard best.

13) Snickerdoodle Blondies

When I need an instant sweet fix, these buttery and chewy treats are my favourite and super easy to make as it's just one bowl.

Snickerdoodle Blondies

Rich blonde brownies made with brown butter and layered with cinnamon sugar then sliced into big squares.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 16 blondies

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted
• 1.5 cups brown sugar packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar for topping
• 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon for topping

Method

 

1. Heat the oven to 350F and line a 9x9 pan with parchment.
2. Whisk the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together.
3. Stir the melted butter and brown sugar, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
4. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined and spread into the pan.
5. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar topping evenly across the batter.
6. Bake 22 to 25 minutes until the top is set and the center is just firm, then cool before slicing.

Notes

Brown the butter first for a deeper, nuttier flavor.

14) Lemon Snickerdoodles

A bright lemony twist on a classic—feels like sunshine and cozy all at once.

Lemon Snickerdoodles

Tender cinnamon cookies with zesty lemon in the mix and a refreshing lemon twist.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 11 minutes mins

Total Time 31 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling
• 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon for rolling

Method

 

1. Whisk the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together.
2. Cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
3. Mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms, then chill 15 minutes.
4. Combine the rolling sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
5. Roll the dough into balls, coat in the cinnamon sugar, and space on lined sheets.
6. Bake at 375F for 10 to 11 minutes until the edges set but centers stay soft.

Notes

Zest the lemons before juicing to save a step.

15) Snickerdoodle Waffles

Waffles are crispy around the edges and have a sweet cinnamon and sugar mix filling. This gives brunch that dessert vibe we know it needs.

Snickerdoodle Waffles

Golden cinnamon waffles that are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1.75 cups milk
• 2 large eggs
• 0.33 cup butter melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

 

1. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together.
2. In another bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
3. Pour the wet into the dry and stir just until combined.
4. Heat and grease a waffle iron.
5. Pour batter into the iron and cook until golden and crisp.
6. Serve warm with a dusting of cinnamon sugar and maple syrup.

Notes

Keep finished waffles warm in a 200F oven while you cook the rest.

16) Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodles

It’s a mashup of two cookie classics because choosing is for losers.

Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodles

Cinnamon sugar cookies with a buttery texture and gooey melted chocolate chips in every mouthful!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 11 minutes mins

Total Time 31 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon for rolling

Method

 

1. Whisk the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together.
2. Cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
3. Mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Chill the dough 15 minutes and stir the rolling sugar and cinnamon together.
5. Roll the dough into balls, coat in the cinnamon sugar, and space on lined sheets.
6. Bake at 375F for 10 to 11 minutes until edges set but centers stay soft.

Notes

Press a few extra chips on top right out of the oven for a bakery look.