Snickerdoodle bread is the perfect dessert that melts in your mouth — soft, buttery, and bursting with warm cinnamon-sugar goodness in every bite. This unique twist on a classic dessert combines the moist texture of homemade bread with a sweet, spiced flavor, all topped with a golden cinnamon-sugar crust!
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You know how much I love snickerdoodle cookies, right? Well, I just discovered something even better — snickerdoodle bread! It’s like someone took all that nice cinnamon-sugar goodness and packed it into the most amazing loaf.
Every slice has these pockets of melty cinnamon chips that are delicious with each bite. Trust me, you won’t be able to stop at one slice. Plus it just smells amazing while it’s baking, maybe like a heavenly bakery with the warm cinnamon and vanilla.
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Why You’ll Love This Snickerdoodle Bread Recipe
- Easy to Make: With simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry and basic instructions, this recipe is a breeze to follow. It’s a pretty foolproof quick bread so don’t be afraid to whip up a loaf.
- Incredible Aroma: As this bread bakes, it fills your home with the nice aroma of warm cinnamon and sugar. It’s the kind of smell that makes everyone ask, “What’s in the oven?” and creates an inviting, comforting atmosphere.
- Perfect Gift: Nothing says “I care” like a homemade loaf, and this one stays moist for days, and is special enough to make any recipient feel truly appreciated.
- Crowd Favorite: Whether served at brunch, coffee dates, or holiday gatherings, watch faces light up when they taste this special twist on everyone’s favorite cookie in bread form.
🍰 Oh, you know what was a total hit last weekend? Snickerdoodle coffee cake! If you’re ever looking to wow everyone, that’s the one to go for.
Recipe Ingredients
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Sour cream
- Cinnamon chips – I love Hershey’s cinnamon chips.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Where Can I Buy Cinnamon Chips
Cinnamon chips can sometimes be hard to find in stores, especially in the summer. Grocery stores and Walmart often only carry them in the winter. You can also get them on Amazon.
I suggest stocking up while they are in the local markets during the holidays so you have them on hand all year!
How to Make Snickerdoodle Bread
Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and 2 cups sugar, until fluffy, about two minutes. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition.
Step 3: Add vanilla and sour cream and mix to combine.
Step 4: Add flour mixture and mix just until combined. Do not over mix! Coat the cinnamon chips with 2 tablespoons flour and stir into batter.
Step 5: Spoon batter into greased pans, no more than ⅔ full. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon and sprinkle over the top of the batter in the pans.
Step 6: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into a crack in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before removing from pan. Let cool completely before serving.
Recipe FAQs
You can substitute butterscotch chips or white chocolate chips mixed with an extra teaspoon of cinnamon. Some bakers even use a mixture of both for a delicious twist.
Don’t worry – that crack is actually desirable! It’s completely normal for quick breads to split on top as they rise. This creates the perfect crevice for that signature cinnamon-sugar topping to settle into.
Yes! Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend as a 1:1 substitute for regular flour. Be sure to check that other ingredients, like cinnamon chips, are also gluten-free
Expert Tips
- Use Room-Temperature Ingredients: Let your butter and eggs come to room temperature before mixing.
- Perfect Your Swirl: When adding the cinnamon chip mixture, gently swirl it through the batter with a knife just once or twice.
- Coat Cinnamon Chips in Flour: Toss cinnamon chips in a little flour before adding them to the batter. This prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the bread while it bakes.
- Pan Preparation: Line your loaf pan with parchment paper with overhanging edges instead of just greasing it. This ensures easy removal and prevents the sweet topping from sticking to the pan.
- Test for Doneness Early: Start checking the bread a few minutes before the recommended baking time. Insert a toothpick in the center—if it comes out with just a few crumbs, it’s ready.
Storage Tips
This snickerdoodle bread stays fresh at room temperature for up to 4 days when stored in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. For maximum freshness, place a paper towel in the bottom of your container to absorb any excess moisture.
If you want to keep it longer, slice the cooled bread, wrap individual portions in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag – it’ll stay delicious for up to 3 months in the freezer. Just thaw slices overnight in the fridge or pop them in the toaster for a quick warm-up that brings back that fresh-baked taste.
More Snickerdoodle Recipes you’ll love
- Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake – a crumbly cinnamon sugar top and a sweet, moist, buttery cake loaded with luscious cinnamon chips.
- Cinnamon Chip Snickerdoodles (aka Cinnadoodles) – take Snickerdoodles to a whole new level with the addition of cinnamon chips
- Snickerdoodle Snack Cake – a lightened up version of my snickerdoodle bread made in a 9×13 pan.
- Snickderdoodle Skillet Cookie (aka skookie) – a big snickerdoodle cookie studded with cinnamon chips baked in a cast iron skillet
More Quick Bread Recipes to Consider
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Snickerdoodle Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cup cinnamon chips 1 pkg. Hershey’s
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º Spray the bottom of five mini loaf pans (5 ¾ x 3 ¼ x 2 ¼) with cooking spray with flour.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and 2 cups sugar, until fluffy, about two minutes. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and sour cream and mix to combine. Add flour mixture and mix just until combine. Do not overmix. Coat the cinnamon chips with 2 tablespoons flour and stir into batter.
- Spoon batter into greased pans, no more than ⅔ full. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon and sprinkle over the top of the batter in the pans.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into a crack in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool completely before serving.
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Notes
- This snickerdoodle bread makes an excellent base for French toast – the extra cinnamon-sugar coating caramelizes beautifully on the griddle.
- For an extra special twist, try adding finely chopped toasted pecans to the cinnamon-sugar topping for a delightful crunch.
- The bread tastes even better on day two when the cinnamon flavors have had time to develop and meld together.
- You can also make this in two 9×5 loaf pans. Bake at 350º for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a crack in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Linda
I got this recipe from my daughter, helped her make it for Christmas, her father and I loved it. Thank you
Patricia Crotwell
We love the cinnamon bread. I make one loaf for all of my family and wrap them for Christmas gifts. Now my grown son takes them to work for his employees.
Beth
would this still come out as great if I decreased the sugar? I’d really like to cut the sugar amount in half.
Melissa Griffiths
I think it’s worth trying!
Gail
I only have regular size loaf pans. Will this make 2?
kconnor@cfl.rr.com
How much flour in original recipe? we prefer that one
Lorraine
This bread is moist and full of flavor. I had no cinnamon chips so I mixed a little cinnamon and sugar to swirl through the bread before baking. Shared some with my friends and they said it tasted like cinnamon rolls. Will definitely make this many times again.
Penny Stilwell
Loved it! Thanks for sharing
Sbakes
This was amazing and got rave reviews from my hard-to-please 18-year-old daughter. 😂 My only regret is having to cut the recipe in half because I was short on cinnamon chips. I even had to toss in a few white chocolate chips to get the full 3/4 cup of chips needed for one loaf. It was so good! I’ll make sure I have plenty of cinnamon chips next time because one loaf is just not enough.
Melissa Griffiths
Thank you so much!
Marie Henry
Hi! In this recipe did you use salted butter or unsalted?
Melissa Griffiths
Whichever you like or have on hand. Unsalted would be the traditional answer but I’ve found it doesn’t matter for this recipe.
Judy plummer
Can you use self rising flour instead of all purpose
Barbara Schieving
Hi Judy – I haven’t tried it, but it should work well. Just sub the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt for the self-rising flour (assuming your self-rising flour contains salt.)
michelle
can this be made in a bread machine?
Barbara Schieving
Hi Michelle – no, this is a quick bread and not a yeast bread, so it’s not a good choice for a bread machine.
Wendy
I make these into muffins so my husband can take one or two for his lunch. He asked me this morning t make him some.
Barbara Schieving
Great job – so fun when they ask you to make them again. Thanks for sharing Wendy!
CC
How would you make this recipe as muffins? How many does it make? I’m having an outdoor coffee with friends and thought muffins would be easier then slices of bread. Thank you for your time.
Melissa Griffiths
I bet that you could! I’d just put them in muffin tins, you’ll know they are done cooking when they spring back when touched or a toothpick comes out clean!
Bev G
I make mini muffins with this recipe and serve with fruit.