Crunchy and Delicious Snickerdoodle Cookie Brittle Recipe

If you're a fan of snickerdoodle cookies, you'll love this recipe for Snickerdoodle Cookie Brittle. This twist on the classic cookie is crispy, crunchy, and packed with cinnamon-sugar flavor. Best of all it's easily adaptable!

Making Snickerdoodle Cookie Brittle

My two year old knows Costco. You'll be walking down an aisle and she suddenly screams out, "I found un!" She'll point to the direction of the sample. If I don't head in the right direction, she will practically throw herself out of the cart while dramatically using arm gestures to show me exactly where I need to be heading.

When I saw this cookie brittle sample and had a chance to try it I knew I could try to make it at home before I bought a bag. And I'm glad that I did. It was delicious!

Gather your ingredients

Before you start baking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients. You'll need flour, sugar, butter, cinnamon, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract. Make sure your butter is softened and your oven is preheated to 325°F.

The full ingredient list includes:

• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup + 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cream of tartar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 ⅛ cup whole wheat flour

Can you substitute all purpose flour or gluten free flour?

Yes! All purpose flour and gluten free flour substitute easily in this recipe.

Can I make the cookie brittle recipe dairy free?

Yes! This recipe can be made dairy free by substituting dairy free butter.

Preheat your oven and prepare your baking sheet

preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will ensure that your cookie brittle doesn't stick to the pan and will make for easy cleanup. Once your oven is preheated and your baking sheet is ready, it's time to start mixing your ingredients.

Mix together your ingredients

In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until they become foamy. (If using an electric mixer do this on medium speed). Turn the mixer to low and stir in the sugar, melted butter and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the salt, baking powder, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and flour until smooth.

Pour and scrape the mixture into the cookie pan

Pour the batter onto the baking sheet or jelly roll pan and smooth with a scraper, spoon, or rolling pin until batter is ⅛-¼ inch thick.

Mix together 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the top of the cookie batter.

Bake your cookie brittle

Bake at 325 degrees farenheit for 17 minutes. The edges of the cookie batter should be brown.

Immediately cut your brittle into pieces

Remove from the oven and immediately cut into pieces with a pizza cutter or knife into uneven pieces.

If any soft chewy pieces remaining, return them to the oven and bake an additional few minutes until browned and hard. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Questions about making snickerdoodle brittle

What can I do if my brittle is too chewy?

If your snickerdoodle cookie brittle is too chewy, you can try cooking it for a few minutes longer. You can also try adding a little more baking soda.

What can I do if my snickerdoodle cookie brittle is too brittle?

If your snickerdoodle cookie brittle is too brittle, you can try cooking it for a few minutes less. You can also try adding a little more butter.

How do I store snickerdoodle cookie brittle?

Snickerdoodle cookie brittle can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

How do I freeze snickerdoodle cookie brittle?

Snickerdoodle cookie brittle can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

More Snickerdoodle Recipes!

Snickerdoodle lovers unite! I've got lot's of additional snickerdoodle recipes. If you crave snickerdoodles in the morning, try making this simple five ingredient snickerdoodle sheet pan breakfast. If you are a fruit lover, try changing it up with some apple cider caramel snickerdoodles, peach snickerdoodle bars, or pumpkin snickerdoodles. If you are just looking for the original cookie, try our perfectly soft and chewy poofy snickerdoodle cookie recipe.