Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Apple Butter Snickerdoodles, a unique twist on the classic cookie. Infused with the warmth of apple butter and a blend of aromatic spices, these chewy treats are perfect for cozy gatherings, festive celebrations, or simply as an afternoon delight. The combination of cinnamon and nutmeg elevates their taste, making them irresistibly comforting. With straightforward instructions and simple ingredients, you’ll have a batch of mouthwatering cookies ready to share with family and friends in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup apple butter
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- For coating: 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add apple butter, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop out dough balls (about 1 inch) and roll each in the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Place on prepared sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool briefly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg