All Aboard Snickerdoodle Train
All aboard for a delightful baking adventure with the "All Aboard Snickerdoodle Train," a whimsical twist on the classic snickerdoodle cookie! Perfect for holiday gatherings or themed parties, this creative dessert combines the soft, cinnamon-kissed charm of snickerdoodles with a playful train-inspired design. Mini chocolate chips and candy wheels transform these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies into edible works of art, while creamy frosting acts as the "glue" that brings your train cars to life. Easy to customize with assorted candy decorations, this recipe is as fun to assemble as it is to eat. Ready in under an hour, this snickerdoodle train will chug its way straight to the heart of your dessert table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon-sugar topping)
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
- 12 pieces candy wheels (like chocolate coins or licorice wheels)
- 1 cup frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup assorted candy decorations (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to create the cinnamon-sugar topping.
Scoop the dough into 1.5-inch balls and roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set and slightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks.
To construct the train: Use frosting as 'glue' to attach cookies together. Start with one cookie as the engine base. Stack another cookie upright to form the cabin. Add mini chocolate chips to the frosting for details like windows.
Attach candy wheels to the sides of the cookies using frosting, ensuring they are evenly spaced. Repeat the process to create additional train cars.
Decorate the train cars with assorted candies to mimic cargo. Use frosting to attach candies securely to the cookies.
Arrange the completed snickerdoodle train on a serving platter or board for display. Serve and enjoy the playful dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.4 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.9 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 3105 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1389.3 g | 505% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.2 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 981.8 g | ||
| Protein | 63.8 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 1804 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
