Recipes Desserts Cookies 13 Snickerdoodle Cookie Upgrades for Serious Cinnamon-Sugar Lovers By Hayley Sugg Published on September 1, 2021 Close Photo: Kim's Cooking Now It's hard to beat a snickerdoodle cookie, with its soft and buttery texture and a perfect coating of sugar and cinnamon. While you can stick with the classics, these 13 snickerdoodle cookie ideas run the flavor gamut. Featuring bold choices like pumpkin spice, chocolate, or even chai, they're each a unique twist on the beloved snickerdoodle cookie. 01 of 14 Grandma Ruth's Snickerdoodle Cookies View Recipe tjump2014 Start with the classic. These grandma-approved cookies are just the right balance of sweet and spice, perfect for pairing with a glass of ice cold milk. 02 of 14 Ultimate Maple Snickerdoodles View Recipe Cassie The duo of maple syrup and maple sugar make these snickerdoodles an autumnal treat. Reviewer andeesings says, "Love these! The maple flavor is nice but not overpowering." 03 of 14 Whole Wheat Snickerdoodles View Recipe ChristineM Get all the goodness of whole-wheat flour in these tender snickerdoodle cookies. If you want an extra soft cookie, some reviewers suggest using whole-wheat pastry flour instead of whole-wheat all-purpose flour. 04 of 14 Chocolate Snickerdoodles View Recipe Lela "This chocolate snickerdoodle recipe is similar to a basic snickerdoodle recipe but some of the flour is replaced with cocoa powder," explains recipe creator rhancox. With the combination of cocoa and cinnamon, the flavors are akin to Mexican hot chocolate. 05 of 14 Snickerdoodles With a Hint of Ginger View Recipe Buckwheat Queen Just a dash of powdered ginger takes these snickerdoodle cookies from basic to wow-worthy. That subtle hint of heat is excellent for pairing with apple cider on a cool fall day. 13 Spiked Apple Cider Cocktails to Celebrate the Season 06 of 14 Cranberry Snickerdoodle Cookies View Recipe Kim's Cooking Now Tangy dried cranberries are just what's needed to create these stand out snickerdoodles. The secret ingredient? A package of cream cheese, which is whipped into the dough to create irresistibly soft cookies. 15 Luscious Cream Cheese Desserts That Aren't Straight Up Cheesecake 07 of 14 Pumpkin Snickerdoodles View Recipe Sugarplum "These decadent cookies will melt in your mouth," shares recipe creator Jenn Harmon Jones. Puréed pumpkin and nutmeg infuse the dough, while a dash of allspice livens up the cinnamon-sugar topping. 15 of the Easiest Pumpkin Desserts You'll Ever Make 08 of 14 Brown Butter Snickerdoodles with White Chocolate View Recipe Darcy Lenz "Toasty brown butter and coarsely chopped white chocolate give traditional snickerdoodle cookies a decadent upgrade in this wow-worthy recipe," says recipe creator Darcy Lenz. "Preparing and cooling brown butter requires a little more time — but the rich, nutty flavor is so worth it." Why Do Eggs Need To Be at Room Temperature for Baking? 09 of 14 Simple Gluten-Free Snickerdoodle Cookies View Recipe Fioa No gluten? No problem! These snickerdoodles have all the sugar and spice you want, while using a gluten-free flour to make it safe for those with wheat sensitivities. 10 Simple Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Desserts 10 of 14 Eggnog Snickerdoodles View Recipe Phoebe Combine all the goodness of snickerdoodles and your favorite holiday drink with these eggnog-inspired cookies. All you need are a dash each of rum and brandy extracts and some colorful sugar for rolling. 18 Christmas Desserts for Eggnog Lovers 11 of 14 Chai Snickerdoodle Cookies View Recipe AllrecipesPhoto Recipe creator Melodie describes these cookies as "Fast, easy, tasty, and sweet with a kick of spice." Using pre-made chai concentrate means these are a cinch to make and each bite is infused with the heady flavors of chai spices. 12 of 14 Toffee Studded Snickerdoodles View Recipe BRISKIBRISKI These delightfully soft snickerdoodles are studded with rich toffee bits. Reviewer MOMSHAVNFUN raves, "I have made this over and over again — it's my family's ALL-TIME FAVORITE! If I'm making cookies for neighbors, friends, or get-togethers, this is the recipe I make." 13 of 14 Chef John's Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles View Recipe Chef John "I'm usually not a big fan of snickerdoodles, but I had a feeling the pumpkin spice would work perfectly with the buttery, cinnamon sugar cookie, and it did," says Chef John. Not only is each cookie coated in spiced sugar, they're also drizzled with glaze for a beautiful presentation. 14 of 14 More Cookie Ideas Alberta Rose Top-Rated Cookie Recipes 25 Italian Cookies You'll Love The 28 Most Popular Types of Cookies Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit