Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies, where soft, chewy textures meet a gooey apple butter center and a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. These cookies are perfect for cozy family gatherings or festive occasions, capturing the essence of autumn in every bite. With their unique blend of spices and customizable options, these treats are sure to become a seasonal favorite. Easy to prepare and equally delicious, they make an excellent addition to dessert platters or simply enjoyed with a glass of milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter (cool room temperature)
- 3.5 ounces cold full-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 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 your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and molasses until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and sea salt; mix until just combined.
- Combine cane sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl for rolling.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie; roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on the baking sheet. Create an indent in each cookie and fill with apple butter before sprinkling turbinado sugar on top.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes or until edges are set. Allow cooling on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg