15 Unique Snickerdoodle Recipes We Can't Get Enough Of

Snickerdoodles

One advantage of homemade snickerdoodles is that, unlike some cookie recipes, they're super easy to make and don't require a ton of ingredients or mix-ins. Plus, they're just so darn tasty! If you need a fun weekend activity, have your kids help roll the dough through cinnamon-sugar before baking—they'll appreciate the chance to play sous chef in the kitchen, and they'll love a warm, freshly-baked snickerdoodle cookie at the end even more.

Snickerdoodle Custard Pie

If just one snickerdoodle is never enough for you (we can relate), try a slice of pie instead! This easy snickerdoodle recipe comes together quickly when you start with a refrigerated piecrust—all you need to do is make the filling and bake. We still sprinkled cinnamon-sugar on top and added some to the filling like the classic snickerdoodle cookie, but this delectable pie has a few other yummy add-ins like bittersweet chocolate, nutmeg, and a dash of cocoa powder.

Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Cookie Cups

The extra step of browning butter is the key to providing the perfect rich, nutty flavor to this snickerdoodle recipe. Placed into mini muffin cups, these cinnamon-sugar treats are the perfect poppable tiny treat. The pop of red from dried cranberries provides a festive touch and surprising tart flavor.

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Caramel-Stuffed Snickerdoodles

If you're looking for something a little more special than a plain snickerdoodle recipe, you'll love these cookies with a surprise inside. Particularly if you like making snickerdoodles for the holidays, this recipe is a great way to give them a little something extra for the season. Just make sure to try one fresh out of the oven. The gooey caramel paired with a warm snickerdoodle is too good to pass up.

Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies

To be honest, we never want to stop at just one snickerdoodle. With these cookie sandwiches, you don't have to. Not only can you enjoy two snickerdoodles at once, but they're also held together with a mouthwatering frosting made with cream cheese, honey, and cinnamon.

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Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Bars

If you've never been able to choose between cookies and pie, here's a chance to indulge in both at once. These easy snickerdoodle bars are filled with cinnamon-sugar-spiced apples and topped off with an extra dusting of cinnamon-sugar on the crust, so you certainly won't miss out on snickerdoodle flavor. To give these bars a decorative finish, try cutting small shapes in the top of the crust instead of plain slits to let steam escape.

Caramel-Coffee Snickerdoodles

The next time you pour yourself a cup of coffee, grab one of these snickerdoodle cookies to snack on. Unlike a classic snickerdoodle recipe, we added a few spoonfuls of instant espresso powder mixed into the dough. Try pairing one or two with coffee instead of milk. And that's not the only way we upgraded this snickerdoodle recipe—each one also has a generous drizzle of caramel sauce on top.

Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles

Just because there's a wheat allergy in the house doesn't mean you can't enjoy a soft, chewy snickerdoodle. This gluten-free snickerdoodle cookie recipe tastes just like the classic so everyone can have a treat. Keep a batch of our gluten-free flour mix on hand so you can easily whip up these allergy-friendly desserts at a moment's notice.

Pumpkin-Raisin Doodles

Part pumpkin, part raisin cookie, and part snickerdoodle, this recipe combines three of our cookie favorites into one. Fall fans will appreciate the canned pumpkin and pumpkin spice in the dough, while the raisins make them taste a bit like classic oatmeal-raisin cookies. Snickerdoodles mark their territory at the end, because each ball of dough is rolled through a sugar and pumpkin spice mix before baking. You can't ask for much more from easy homemade cookies.

Snickerdoodle Cheesecake

If you weren't convinced before, this snickerdoodle cheesecake should prove once and for all that snickerdoodle recipes were meant for more than just cookies. Luscious, creamy cheesecake filling surrounded by a shortbread cookie crust is just the start. Sprinkling cinnamon-sugar on top is what helps this dessert truly shine.

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Caramel-Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Monkey Bread

The satisfaction of ripping off a gooey piece of monkey bread is already exciting enough. Add in sticky-sweet caramel, canned pumpkin, and sweet snickerdoodle flavor and you've got one seriously delicious pull-apart bread. It's best served warm, but it won't be a problem when everyone is flocking to the delicious smells coming from the kitchen.

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Snickerdoodle Pie

We might call this recipe Snickerdoodle Pie, but it's really more like a cake. Usually called a funny cake, this snickerdoodle cake is baked in a piecrust for a little added dessert decadence. But even though it's a mash-up of cake and pie, you'll know it's a snickerdoodle dessert right away from the yummy cinnamon-sugar flavors.

Spicy Chocolate Snickerdoodles

Calling all those craving cocoa. To make these chocolate snickerdoodle cookies even more special, we added a dash of cayenne pepper to the mix to give each bite some heat. Best of all, you don't have to eat the entire batch right away (though we won't blame you if you do)—you can store these cookies in your freezer for up to 3 months.

Toffee Snickerdoodle Cupcake Cookies

For serious snickerdoodle lovers only, this recipe is a cross between your favorite cookie and a tasty cupcake. Since classic snickerdoodles are puffy cookies anyway, it's only natural to turn this recipe into a cupcake with cinnamon-sugar, chopped pecans, and toffee pieces. But no cupcake is complete without frosting, so this recipe delivers a rich buttercream spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cobbler

We've always thought normal cobblers were missing a little something: snickerdoodle flavor. One of the tastiest snickerdoodle desserts around, this recipe takes cobbler to the next level by topping it off with snickerdoodle cookie dough. Because of the pumpkin filling that also plays a starring role in this cobbler recipe, we recommend making it as soon as fall arrives.