French Vanilla Snickerdoodles Recipe

These dreamy French Vanilla Snickerdoodles are unbelievably easy to make – using a cake mix as a shortcut! Get ready for warm, cinnamon-sugar cookies in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick dessert or a satisfying baking project for any skill level.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 18 mins

Calories 94.9 kcal

Protein 1g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for French Vanilla Snickerdoodles

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Yellow Cake Mix
Vegetable Oil
3 large eggs
Cinnamon
Granulated Sugar

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How to Make French Vanilla Snickerdoodles

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) French vanilla cake mix, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 3 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
In a separate shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional).
Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls.
Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until thoroughly coated.
Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make French Vanilla Snickerdoodles?

French Vanilla Snickerdoodles takes about 33 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 18 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in French Vanilla Snickerdoodles?

French Vanilla Snickerdoodles has approximately 94.9 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for French Vanilla Snickerdoodles?

The key ingredients for French Vanilla Snickerdoodles are Vanilla, Yellow Cake Mix, Vegetable Oil, Eggs, Cinnamon, Granulated Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.