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This Snickerdoodle Bread is so delicious and easy (no yeast involved)! It’s filled with cinnamon chips and topped with cinnamon and sugar!
I love making bread, especially quick bread like Banana Bread or this cinnamon-studded Snickerdoodle Bread that tastes just like a Snickerdoodle Cookie! Be sure to also try our Snickerdoodle Bars and Blondies.
No yeast involved!
I about died when my mom tried out this new recipe for Snickerdoodle Bread. We love it so much, we’ve made it at least two dozen times since then.
If you like bread, especially sweet bread, and you like Snickerdoodles, you will definitely LOVE this recipe!
The good news is that it doesn’t involve yeast. I’m not a yeast expert, which means I can easily handle this bread recipe with no problem.
The bad news? Cinnamon chips are usually only seasonal and can be found at most grocery stores during the holidays.
Although a few stores carry them the rest of the year (like Albertson’s), you can always order them online at the Hershey’s Store. Having said that, be sure to stock up when you do see them!
How to Make Snickerdoodle Bread
Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies are made with cream of tartar. When cream of tartar is combined with baking soda it helps act as a leavening agent and produces the classic tangy taste of a Snickerdoodle.
This Snickerdoodle Bread recipe does not use a baking soda and cream of tartar combination, instead, it uses baking powder to help the bread rise.
PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two large (5 x 9 inch) loaf pans with cooking spray and set aside.
WET INGREDIENTS. In a large bowl, cream butter, 2 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and salt until fluffy. Add eggs and mix well. Then add sour cream and vanilla and mix well.
DRY INGREDIENTS. Mix flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add to wet ingredients and mix until combined. Add cinnamon chips and stir into batter. Set aside.
TOPPING. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans. Mix the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and 1½ teaspoons cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle on top of the batter in each loaf pan.
BAKE. Tent pans with foil and then bake for 40-45 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean). Let cool before removing from pan and slicing.
Recipe Tips
Getting a good rise.
- Don’t overfill the pan. If the batter reaches the top of the pan and still needs to rise, it will collapse.
- Grease the pan. Get a good rise by only greasing the bottom and lower 1” of the pan. This will allow the batter to “cling” to the top portion of the pan.
- A crack down the middle is a good sign the bread is baking properly.
Fresh ingredients. Check the expiration of your baking powder and soda. Stale leavening agents can cause the bread to fall in the center.
Bread pans. Adjust the temp and cook time according to the pan type. Glass and stoneware tend to retain heat more than metal pans (reduce oven by 25° when using stone or glass).
Temperature. Be sure your oven temperature is accurate.
Do not overmix. Utilize the ‘muffin method’ and combine the wet and dry ingredients separately. This helps to keep you from over-mixing the batter.
Variations
Mini loaves. This recipe makes 4-6 mini loaves depending on the size of pan you use. You can also use the small aluminum mini loaf pans and make 5 loaves.
Large loaves. It can be made in 2 large loaf pans. Bake at 350° for about 60-70 minutes (until a toothpick inserted comes out clean).
Muffins. Makes about 2 dozen muffins. Bake for about 20 minutes.
Chip substitutions. If you can’t find cinnamon chips, many readers have tried toffee chips or white chocolate chips and said they turned out great!! Butterscotch chips would also be delicious.
For a healthier version, substitute the sour cream for greek vanilla yogurt.
Storing Info
Make ahead of time. Prepare the Cinnamon Chip Bread batter according to the recipe. Cover the bowl and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Because the batter has been chilled, it may need to bake for a few extra minutes.
STORE baked bread covered at room temperature for 4-5 days. Storing in the fridge will add a couple of days to the shelf life.
FREEZE. For longer storage, wrap the loaves individually with plastic wrap then again with foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
For more SNICKERDOODLE creations, check out:
- The Best Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Snickerdoodle Bars
- White Chocolate Snickerdoodles
- Snickerdoodle Waffles
- Snickerdoodle Milkshake
- Snickerdoodle Blondies
Snickerdoodle Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups + 3 tbsp sugar divided
- 3 ½ tsp ground cinnamon divided
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 (10-ounce) package Hershey’s Cinnamon Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two large (5 x 9 inch) loaf pans with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, 2 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and salt until fluffy. Add eggs and mix well. Then add sour cream and vanilla and mix well.
- Mix flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add to wet ingredients and mix until all combined.
- Add cinnamon chips and stir into batter. Set aside.
- Spoon batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
- Mix the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1½ teaspoons of cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle over the batter in each loaf pan.
- Tent pans with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean). Let cool before removing from pan and slicing.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Adapted from Barbara Bakes
I think my stomach just smiled and my brain growled. Who will win…?
This sounds DELICIOUS!
LOL!!! Trust me, you’ll LOVE this bread. It is so tasty and delish. Let me know if you try it. 🙂 XO
Hubby and I are here drooling looking at this. I must try it. I have stumbled this post. I am a new FB fan visiting from Creations by Kara. Vicky from Mess For Less
Hi Vicky! SO glad you like it. You must definitely try it. I promise you won’t be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by. XO 🙂
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
-Shara @palmettos and pigtails
Not only does it look DELISH, but it tastes DELISH. This is definitely a recipe you will want to keep and make over and over again. 🙂
This looks sooo delicious! Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookie; cant wait to try this out!!
Let me know if you try it out. I promise you won’t be disappointed. Have a great day! 🙂
This looks amazing! I bet it would make a great muffin recipe, too! I am going to try to make them gluten free for us. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe!
Let me know if you try them gluten-free. I would love to link it to my post for people to use. 🙂 XO
I made this using King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure flour, and it turned out great! that flour product has xanthum gum which helped give this bread a fantastic texture. It made 2 regular sized loaves. So yummy!! Thank you, thank you!!
You are so welcome! Thank you for letting us all know that!! I am happy it turned out, great!
Oooo…. I love Snickerdoodles! I once tried a recipe I found for Snickerdoodle muffins and they were a big flop. I’m super excited to try this. Thanks!!
Let me know if you try it out. It is seriously so DELISH! 🙂
Where would one find Cinnamon chips? I live in Santa Cruz Ca and cannot find them anywhere that I have looked. I have found several recipes lately that I really want to try that need these and I am becoming desperate 🙂 Help!
Hi Julie! Sorry you haven’t been able to find these. They should be in the baking aisle of your local grocery store, but it sounds like you’ve checked there. Have you also checked Walmart?
I think they’re a seasonal thing, so if you can’t find them at the store, you can order them online from Nifty Nut House. http://www.niftynuthouse.com/home.php. I just cleaned them out of 9 pounds of chips this afternoon. 🙂
So good to know. Thank you, Amanda!! Will stock up on them next time I see them. 🙂
You can also find them here ——http://www.hersheysstore.com/product_list.do?q=baking&promoCode=HSHPAYPCWEBMACSS
Thank you so much for the tip!! Glad they have them online too for everyone to get.
This bread looks great! Also, I buy my cinnamon chips from the awesome Prepared Pantry online when they’re 50% off. They’re DELICIOUS. 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!!!
Also, they’re not “seasonal” at prepared pantry, btw…I’ve purchased them throughout the year there.:)
Good to know! Thanks, Danielle. Do they have a certain time they always put them on sale for 50% off?
They go on sale fairly often from what I’ve seen. I saw them on sale 2xs since Christmas I believe. Right now the 11 oz bag is 3.99, however, there’s shipping to calculate. I just am sure to purchase when there are other things I want that are also on sale so my shipping “worth it.” 🙂
I was able to find the cinnamon chips at Meier. They stock them year-round. Good luck!
I’m frustrated.
I have made this bread multiple times and it never fails, it sinks in the middle. It looks terrible and I want to be able to give it away. I’ve had it work one time. All of my ingredients are fresh and not expired. I have checked the temperature of my oven and it is correct.
I have used the King Arthur Cinnamon baking chips and they are great. Butterscotch chips are killer. I need help on what I can do to keep it from sinking in the middle!!!!! Help!!!!!!
Online got mine at eBay
Looks delicious Kristyn! I’ve made Snickerdoodle Blondies that look similar, so I’ll have to give this a try. Totally pinning it! 🙂
Oooohhh… Snickerdoodle Blondies. Those sound delish!! Can you send me the recipe if you ever get a chance? Thx! 🙂
I don’t know if you’re subscirbing to replies- but if you are can I get on the list for that snickerdoodle blondie recipe? I’m googling now but would love to know a tried and true one! ([email protected]
Here is the link to the recipe for the Snickerdoodle Blondies. They are amazing, just like this yummy bread! 🙂
http://www.creationsbykara.com/2010/05/snickerdoodle-blondies.html
You can find the recipe here: https://lilluna.com/snickerdoodle-bread/
It truly is divine!
I made this snickerdoodle bread yesterday and was so shocked that all 4 mini loafs fell! My husband is still loving it! It’s not Baked in the center. Its more like a breAd pudding. I followed the recipe. any idea what went wrong?
Thanks!
Mine have always fallen. If you figure this out, please let me know. I hate that they don’t stay risen properly. I did change the recipe and use 6 mini loaf pans and it helped a bit. They were cooked through but definitely not as pretty as those pictured.
They don’t rise up like bana bread does. I made the recipe in 3 mini loaF pans and cover with foil half way thr baking. That helped them to get done in the middle
Thank you for trying this recipe!
What happened to your resolutions?? Haha jk!! This looks FAB!!!
LOL! I only had a tiny piece. 😉
Your bread looks fabulous! So glad it was a huge hit. We love it too. Thanks for linking to my original recipe.
Thanks for coming up with such a great recipe. It was seriously so delicious! Have a great week! XO
I love this recipe! The only thing I do differently is use homemade cinnamon chips. They are super easy to make and so much better then store bought!!!!!