Cinnamony Snickerdoodle Bread

Cinnamony Snickerdoodle Bread is a cozy, bakery-style quick bread inspired by the classic snickerdoodle cookie. Known for its signature cinnamon-sugar coating and soft, tender texture, the snickerdoodle has long been a favorite comfort treat. This recipe transforms those familiar flavors into a sliceable loaf that delivers the same warm spice and sweetness in an easy-to-make, shareable form.

In this recipe, a moist vanilla-scented batter is layered and swirled with generous amounts of cinnamon sugar, creating ribbons of spice throughout the loaf. As it bakes, the bread develops a lightly crisp, crackly cinnamon-sugar topping reminiscent of the cookie’s exterior, while the inside stays soft and fluffy. Each slice offers a perfect balance of sweetness and cinnamon warmth, making it just as enjoyable plain as it is toasted with butter.

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, afternoon coffee, or dessert, Cinnamony Snickerdoodle Bread is a comforting treat that feels both nostalgic and indulgent. Its inviting aroma and tender crumb make it ideal for gifting or sharing with family and friends. This recipe proves that beloved cookie flavors can be reimagined into an irresistible, everyday baked good.

Cinnamony Snickerdoodle Bread

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Cinnamony Snickerdoodle Bread is a cozy, bakery-style quick bread inspired by the classic snickerdoodle cookie. Known for its signature cinnamon-sugar coating and soft, tender texture, the snickerdoodle has long been a favorite comfort treat. This recipe transforms those familiar flavors into a sliceable loaf that delivers the same warm spice and sweetness in an easy-to-make, shareable form.

In this recipe, a moist vanilla-scented batter is layered and swirled with generous amounts of cinnamon sugar, creating ribbons of spice throughout the loaf. As it bakes, the bread develops a lightly crisp, crackly cinnamon-sugar topping reminiscent of the cookie’s exterior, while the inside stays soft and fluffy. Each slice offers a perfect balance of sweetness and cinnamon warmth, making it just as enjoyable plain as it is toasted with butter.

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, afternoon coffee, or dessert, Cinnamony Snickerdoodle Bread is a comforting treat that feels both nostalgic and indulgent. Its inviting aroma and tender crumb make it ideal for gifting or sharing with family and friends. This recipe proves that beloved cookie flavors can be reimagined into an irresistible, everyday baked good.

• Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
• Yield: 2 loaves 1x

Ingredients

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Bread:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 10-ounce package cinnamon chips
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the Topping:

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Cinnamon Butter:

• 16 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup confectioner's sugar

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 ºF.
2. Prepare two 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pans.  Grease bottom and sides with butter.
3. Combine sugar and cinnamon for topping, set aside.
4. Using a hand or stand mixer, cream together  sugar and butter, about 2 minutes.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. Mix in sour cream and vanilla to combine.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
8. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture, mixing just until combine.
9. Coat the cinnamon chips with 2 tablespoons flour, then stir into the batter.
10. Divide batter between the prepared loaf pans.
11. Sprinkle topping over batter before baking.
12. Bake in oven for 55-60 minutes.  A toothpick inserted in center of loaf should come out clean.
13. For the cinnamon butter, in a clean mixing bowl, cream all ingredients together.  Store in a container and refrigerate.
14. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes before removing bread from pan.
15. Serve with the Snickerdoodle Bread with Cinnamon Butter than has left at room temperature for 1 hour.

• Author: Recipe Maker
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Category: Dessert
• Cuisine: American Recipes