Description

Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies are the epitome of fall baking, blending soft, chewy textures with the warm flavors of apple and cinnamon. These delightful cookies feature a gooey apple butter center wrapped in a sweet cinnamon sugar coating, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations. Their unique flavor profile stands out among traditional cookies, ensuring they will be a hit at any occasion. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these treats bring the essence of autumn right to your kitchen.

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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and molasses until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
Gradually incorporate flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt until just mixed.
Roll dough in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on baking sheets. Indent centers with a spoon and fill with apple butter.
Bake for 8-12 minutes or until edges are set. Cool on wire racks before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 140
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg