Description
Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies are the perfect blend of fall flavors and cozy comfort. These delightful cookies feature a soft, chewy texture with a gooey apple butter center, all enveloped in a cinnamon-sugar coating. Ideal for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to quiet family nights—each bite evokes the essence of autumn, making them an irresistible treat. Baking these cookies is straightforward, allowing bakers of all skill levels to enjoy a sweet indulgence that pairs wonderfully with warm beverages or as part of a dessert platter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter, cold cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and molasses until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt until just combined.
- Roll dough into balls coated in cinnamon-sugar and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Indent each cookie ball and fill with apple butter; sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes until edges are set; let cool before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use high-quality apple butter for the best flavor. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes for optimal texture. Experiment with nut additions or different types of apple butter for variety.