Description
Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies are the ultimate fall treat that combines the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and apple butter in a soft, chewy cookie. Each cookie features a gooey apple butter center, enveloped in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for cozy gatherings, holiday parties, or simply enjoying at home, these cookies are sure to please everyone. Their delightful blend of spices and rich apple flavor makes them an irresistible choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3.5 ounces cold cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 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 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, cold cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and molasses until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and sea salt—and mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough into cinnamon-sugar mixture and shape into balls; indent centers to fill with apple butter.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg