10 Snickerdoodle-Inspired Recipes to Copy Your Favorite Cookie

Snickerdoodle Pancakes on a white plate
Photo: Stasty Cook

It's hard to resist snickerdoodle cookies with their classic cinnamon-sugar topping that's a little spicy and a little sweet. These 10 snickerdoodle-inspired recipes take that flavor profile and make it their own. Enjoy snickerdoodle pancakes to start the day, make a pan of snickerdoodle blondies for sharing, or bake up a snickerdoodle cake for your next event. You can't go wrong with these snickerdoodle-inspired treats.

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Snickerdoodle Cake I

a cupcake with pink heart liner and white frosting

Soft and sweet, this snickerdoodle cake recipe can be baked as a sheet cake or cupcakes. If you're a big frosting fan, try pairing with cream cheese frosting. You won't regret it.

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Snickerdoodle Blondies

Snickerdoodle Blondies on a white plate
Kim's Cooking Now

Recipe creator Jenn describes these bar cookies as "Super easy. Great snickerdoodle taste with no fuss!" Each blondie gets a double dose of toppings, traditional cinnamon-sugar and a drizzle of vanilla glaze.

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Snickerdoodle-Crusted Apple Pie

a white scalloped plate with a slice of Snickerdoodle-Crusted Apple Pie and a scoop of ice cream
Allrecipes

Say bye to boring, plain pie crust. This version of apple pie uses a buttery crust that's packed with cinnamon, sugar, and apple cider vinegar.

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Snickerdoodle Bread

Snickerdoodle Bread in foil pans
Darla Elizabeth

The secret to these perfectly spiced loaves of quick bread isn't just ground cinnamon; it's cinnamon-flavored baking chips, too. They get a little melty and gooey, great for serving warm right out of the oven.

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Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bundt® Cake

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bundt® Cake

Combine two fall favorites into one great dessert. "A pumpkin-y, cake-y take on the classic snickerdoodle," describes recipe creator Kim. "This cake has a slightly crisp exterior, a soft pumpkin-y interior, and a swirl of brown sugar and cinnamon running throughout."

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Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars

Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars on a blue plate
Linda T

Snickerdoodle blondies are the base for these tasty bars, but each sliced is amped up with a layer of caramel and white chocolate. "This is my family's absolute favorite dessert," shares reviewer Janice Mellon. "I recommend small servings because it's very sweet."

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Snickerdoodle Cheesecake

Snickerdoodle Cheesecake
Allrecipes

The rich and creamy base of cheesecake is perfect for showing off the flavor of snickerdoodles. The crust is shortbread cookies spiced with cinnamon, then the top is dusted with the iconic blend of cinnamon-sugar.

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Snickerdoodle Cake with Streusel Topping

Snickerdoodle Cake with Streusel Topping on a white plate
Yoly

Cakes can go from basic to amazing with the simple help of streusel topping. Here, this snickerdoodle-inspired cake gets a buttery brown sugar streusel on top.

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Snickerdoodle Pancakes

Snickerdoodle Pancakes on a white plate
Stasty Cook

Take your favorite cookie from the oven to the breakfast table with these snickerdoodle-flavored pancakes. A dash of cinnamon in the battery, alongside the spiced sugary topping, makes these a tasty way to start the day.

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Snickerdoodle Cake II

Snickerdoodle Cake on a baking pan
Krystal Butler

Throw together a cake in under an hour with this super simple cake. Each bite has a hit of snickerdoodle inspiration thanks to the cinnamon-sugar topping.

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