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Discover the ultimate Snickerdoodle Bread recipe, perfect for holiday gifting! Get creative with unique packaging ideas, along with step-by-step baking instructions.
Who can resist the warm, cinnamon-sugar goodness of snickerdoodles? This Snickerdoodle Bread recipe combines all the classic flavors of the beloved cookie into a soft, buttery loaf. Perfect for cozy autumn mornings or as a festive holiday gift, this bread has a moist texture, a delightful cinnamon crunch, and I’m even including packaging ideas to make it a thoughtful homemade treat. Whether you’re baking for your family or preparing gifts for friends, this recipe is sure to bring smiles all around.
The Simple Steps
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine butter and sugar until well mixed.
- Add eggs, vanilla and sour cream. Mix again very well. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and cinnamon.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in two increments.
- Toss cinnamon chips in 1 tablespoon flour. Gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour into 5 prepared mini loaf pans.
- When filling the loaf pans, it’s helpful to use a large scoop. Three heaping scoops in five mini pans works beautifully, but if you want taller loaves, divide the batter into four mini pans.
- Mini loaf pan size: 5.5 in. x 3 in. x 2.25 in.
- Mix the 1/3 cup sugar with the 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of batter.
- Bake for 30 – 35 min. Watch closely at the end so the outside doesn’t get too done.
About the Cinnamon Chips
Hershey’s cinnamon chips can be found in the baking aisle of your grocery store. They usually appear in September, and disappear shortly after Thanksgiving. If you can’t find them, you can order them online.
- Hershey’s Cinnamon Baking Chips
- 16 oz. package of mini cinnamon chips
- Cinnamon Sweet Bits from King Arthur Baking Co.
If you can’t find the cinnamon chips, and don’t want to order, just leave them out. This snickerdoodle bread is still delicious!
Store + Freeze
- Store the loaves an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 or 4 days.
- To freeze: wrap each cooled loaf in plastic wrap. Place loaves in a resealable freezer bag. They will last in the freezer for up to two months.
Packaging Ideas
For festive wrapping ideas that are perfect for giving these little loaves of bread as gifts, take a look HERE.
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More Snickerdoodle Recipes
For those of you who think ahead…this is a great recipe to make now, and throw in the freezer. My mantra for every holiday season is “simple is best.” Nothing is simpler (or better) than a home-baked gift made in your very own kitchen.
Snickerdoodle Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup Hershey's cinnamon chips
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour (for mixing with cinnamon chips)
Topping
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine butter and sugar until well mixed.
- Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix again very well. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- In a separate bowl combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in two increments.
- Toss cinnamon chips in 1 tablespoon flour. Gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour into 5 prepared mini loaf pans.
- Mix the 1/3 cup sugar with the 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of batter.
- Bake for 30 – 35 min. Watch closely at the end so the outside doesn’t get too done.
Notes
mini = 5.25 x 3 x 2.25 inches Calorie count for one slice of bread, if a loaf is divided into 10 slices, is approximately 116 calories. I prepare my baking pans with Baker’s Joy.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
If you make this recipe, and love it, please come back to leave a comment and a 5-star review. I would really appreciate it, and it would help me so much. Thank you!
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Ann, I would love to make the Snickerdoodle Bread but my daughter can only eat “gluten free”. Do you know if this would work well in this recipe?
I’m sorry I don’t. I have had readers use gluten-free flour in many of my recipes, and most have turned out great. Use a high quality gluten-free flour like King Arthur or Bob’s Red Mill. If you decide to give it a try, let us know how it comes out. Thanks!
Absolutely delicious, Ann! Giving most of the 10 I made to neighbors for Christmas. Thanks for another yummy gift idea!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Blessings, Karen
Made this today! It is Soo good. I was not able to find the cinnamon chips, but think it tastes delicious. Plan to give some as gifts.
I made this last week and it was so yummy! Each bite leaves you wanting more. I’ve stocked up on cinnamon chips for the holidays. Thanks for sharing another great recipe!
Ann,
I made this last year after seeing your recipe. I got several compliments on it.
I had to go to 5 grocery stores to find the chips so this year I am stocking up early.
It is an easy delicious gift and I plan to make several batches.
Deb
I made this bread the 1st time I saw the recipe on your site. I do a lot of baking for the holidays and I must say this is everyone’s new favorite!!! Cinnamon chips aren’t always easy to find but most stores have them during the holiday season.