Description
Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic treat, perfect for any occasion. These soft and chewy cookies feature a luscious apple butter center swirled with warm spices and coated in cinnamon sugar, creating an irresistible fall flavor. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, enjoying a cozy night in, or looking for a sweet gift, these cookies will impress everyone. Their gooey center and comforting taste make them a seasonal favorite that you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3.5 ounces cold full-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup apple butter
- Cinnamon and turbinado sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixer, cream together unsalted butter, cream cheese, sugars, and molasses until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt until just mixed.
- Roll dough into balls, coat in cinnamon sugar, place on baking sheets, and indent centers.
- Fill each indentation with apple butter and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes until edges are set; cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg