This soft and buttery Snickerdoodle Bread is the perfect quick bread recipe for cinnamon lovers! With a cinnamon sugar swirl running through every slice and a crunchy cinnamon topping, this homemade snickerdoodle loaf tastes just like your favorite cookie-but in cozy bread form.
One of my favorite things to bake is quick bread. There are endless varieties and no yeast required! From my Copycat Starbuck’s Banana Bread and Libby’s Pumpkin Bread to blueberry cream cheese bread, I love them all. But this Snickerdoodle Bread has become a family favorite. It tastes like a soft, cinnamon sugar cookie in bread form. My kids love a slice warmed up before school, and I enjoy mine with a cozy cup of coffee.
Why You’ll Love Old Fashioned Snickerdoodle Bread
- Quick and Easy– Comes together in one bowl and is oven-ready in under 10 minutes!
- Cinnamon Sugar Flavor– Sweet, buttery, and loaded with cinnamon in every bite.
- Freezer Friendly– Make a double batch and save a loaf for later!
- Perfect Anytime– Enjoy this snickerdoodle quick bread for breakfast, dessert, or snack time.
Ingredients for Cinnamon Sugar Bread
This cinnamon swirl bread can be made into muffins, mini loaves, or one large loaf. See the printable recipe card below for full measurements.
- Butter– Unsalted, softened
- Sugar- White granulated
- Salt– A pinch to balance flavor and help with rise
- Cinnamon– Ground cinnamon gives this bread its signature taste
- Eggs– Room temperature
- Vanilla Extract– Use pure versus imitation
- Sour Cream– Full-fat is best; Greek yogurt works too
- Flour– All-purpose flour
- Baking Powder– Ensure freshness, try to replace every 6 months
- Mini Chocolate Chips or Cinnamon Chips (optional)
Variations
- Cinnamon Chips– Add 1 cup to the batter for even more cinnamon goodness.
- Chocolate, White Chocolate, or Butterscotch Chips– Adds sweetness and flavor variety.
- Greek Yogurt– Substitute for sour cream in equal amounts.
- Raisins or Chopped Nuts– Stir in ½ cup for a different texture.
- Mini Loaves or Muffins– Bake in mini loaf pans for 30-40 mins or muffin tins for 20-25 mins.
How to make Snickerdoodle Quick Bread
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 5 mini loaf pans or 1 large loaf pan. In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
Mix in eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
Stir in flour and baking powder until just combined (don't overmix).
Fold in optional chocolate or cinnamon chips.
Spread half the thick batter into prepared pans. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoon sugar + 3 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over batter. Repeat layers, ending with cinnamon sugar.
Bake mini loaves for 30-35 mins or large loaf for 60-65 mins, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Don't overmix-mix just until combined.
- Ovens vary, so check the bread early to avoid overbaking.
- Don’t overfill your pan as this will cause the loaf to collapse in the center. About ¾ high is perfect.
- Make sure you fully grease your loaf pan and you don’t want this bread to stick. Bottom and sides should be fully coated in grease.
- Works great at high altitude (tested at 6000 ft).
How to Store Snickerdoodle Bread
- Room Temp: Store cooled bread in an airtight container up to 3 days.
- Fridge: Stays fresh up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Wrap cooled bread tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Make-Ahead: Assemble batter and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add a few extra minutes to bake time.
Frequently Asked Questions
A buttery, moist cinnamon sugar bread that mimics the flavor of a snickerdoodle cookie. It has cinnamon throughout and a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping.
Either it wasn't baked through or was overfilled. Only fill pans ⅔ to ¾ full.
Yes! It's thick but spreads out during baking. Use a spoon to even it out in the pan.
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Snickerdoodle Quick Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (or cinnamon chips) *optional
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease 5 mini loaf pans or 1 large pan.
- Cream butter, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Add in the eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
- Stir in flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips (optional).
- Pour half the batter (it will be thick) into the prepared loaf pans.
- Mix 3 tablespoon sugar and 3 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle over batter. Add remaining batter and repeat topping.
- Bake mini loaves 30-35 mins or large loaf 60-65 mins, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly, then remove from pans and enjoy!
Notes
- Don't over-mix-mix just until combined.
- Ovens vary, so check the bread early to avoid over-baking.
- Fill pans only ⅔ to ¾ full to prevent collapsing.
- Fully grease pans so bread releases easily.
- Works great at high altitude (tested at 6000 ft).
- Cinnamon Chips - Add 1 cup to the batter for even more cinnamon goodness.
- Chocolate, White Chocolate, or Butterscotch Chips - Adds sweetness and flavor variety.
- Raisins or Chopped Nuts - Stir in ½ cup for a different texture.
- Mini Loaves or Muffins - Bake in mini loaf pans for 30-40 mins or muffin tins for 20-25 mins.
- Greek Yogurt - Substitute for sour cream in equal amounts.
- Room Temp: Store cooled bread in an airtight container up to 3 days.
- Fridge: Stays fresh up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Wrap cooled bread tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Make-Ahead: Assemble batter and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add a few extra minutes to bake time.
Nutrition
Tammy says
Cinnamon chips? Not sure my store carries those. Do you prefer the cinnamon chips or choc chips? Thanks!
Kristin says
I couldn’t find them for a while in my store either! I love the chocolate chips in this bread, however, I have also omitted all chips and its been just as good!
Palma Shrum says
After the salt it states 2 ts of cinnamon. Is that supposed to be tsp or tbsp?
Kristin says
Oops, just corrected that to say tsp.
Kristina says
What size are the mini loaf pans?
Kristin says
5.75 x 3 in. (14.6 x 7.62 cm)
Marc C. says
This bread looks delicious. Any recommendations to make this in a bread machine?
Kristin says
Hmmm, I am not sure. I’m not much help as I don’t have a lot of experience converting to bread machine. Sorry 🙁
paul Cunningham says
how much is a cup – here in England i still use ounces!
Kristin says
No problem, 8 oz is 1 cup 🙂
barbara says
this was quick and easy…not to mention delicious!
Kristin says
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Della Stevenson says
How do u prepare the pans? Shortening and flour?
Kristin says
I simply spray with cooking spray, but grease works as well, or grease and flour. Whichever you prefer!
Sherry says
This looks like a nice cold weather treat with cocoa,tea or coffee.
Kristin says
Oh definitely!! With a bit of butter on a warm slice, YUM!!
Betty Culp says
Sounds delicious.
Kristin says
It definitely is!! Hope you enjoy!
Sharon says
I want to try this, if I can print
Kristin says
Be sure to click the print friendly button!
KRL724 says
Without cream of tartar, it’s just cinnamon bread! Add 1/2 teaspoon with the dry ingredients and you’ve got Snickerdoodle Bread Extraordinaire!!
Kristin says
Great tip, I will try that next time, thanks!
Larry says
Do you use the flour shifted or just out out the container?
Kristin says
I use it straight out of the container!
Peggy stear says
Awesome recipes
Kristin says
Thanks!!
DENISE A MCCALL says
could i make cupcakes out of this recipe
Kristin says
Absolutely! They would be tasty!!
Maureen says
This sounds delicious. What size pans would I use to make larger loaves and how long would I cook them?
Kristin says
I have used 9 and 10 inch pans, in addition to the mini pans. Any size works, just adjust time. If making large loaves, typically it cooks for about 45-55 minutes, but possibly longer depending on oven 🙂