Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies
Soft, chewy snickerdoodles are already hard to beat… but adding a layer of cinnamon buttercream in the middle takes them to a whole new level.
These snickerdoodle sandwich cookies are cozy, sweet, and just a little extra in the best way. The cookies stay soft, the cinnamon sugar gives that classic flavor, and the buttercream brings everything together without being too heavy.
They feel bakery-style, but they’re simple enough to make at home. No complicated steps. No perfect piping required.
Here is the recipe for Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies with Cinnamon Buttercream.
What sets These Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies apart
Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
Snickerdoodle Cookies:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Buttercream Filling:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. About 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Scoop the cookie dough using a cookie scoop.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each).
- Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes.
- The centers should look slightly underdone when you pull them out.
- Let cookies cool completely!
The Cinnamon Buttercream:
- Beat butter until smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
- Add cream as needed.
- Beat until light and fluffy.
Assembling the Sandwich Cookies:
- Pair cookies of similar size.
- Spread or pipe buttercream onto one cookie and top with another.
- Gently press together.
- Optional: roll edges lightly in cinnamon sugar for a finished look!
Notes
Nutrition
Tips for the Best Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies
Don’t overbake
Soft centers = better sandwich cookies.
Let cookies cool completely
Warm cookies will melt the buttercream.
Match cookie sizes
Makes assembling easier and cleaner.
Chill slightly if needed
If frosting feels too soft, chill for a few minutes.
When to Make These
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These aren’t the kind of cookies you rush.
They’re the kind you make when you want your kitchen to smell like cinnamon and something warm is baking in the oven.
They don’t need to be perfect. A little uneven, a little messy… they still turn out really good.
If you make these snickerdoodle sandwich cookies, let me know how you like them!
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