Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies, the perfect treat for any occasion! These cookies are a warm embrace of fall, featuring a soft and chewy texture with a gooey apple butter center, all wrapped in a cinnamon-sugar coating. Ideal for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations, they bring a unique twist to classic snickerdoodles that will leave your friends and family craving more. With simple ingredients and easy steps, these cookies are not just delicious but also fun to make.
Ingredients
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- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3.5 ounces cold full-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup cane granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
- 3/4 cup Musselman's Apple Butter
- 4 tablespoons turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, cream cheese, sugars, and molasses until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt until combined.
- Roll dough into balls, coat with cinnamon sugar, and press to create an indentation.
- Fill each indentation with apple butter before baking for 8–12 minutes until edges are set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg