Description

Indulge in the delightful warmth of Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These soft and chewy cookies are infused with cozy fall spices and feature a luscious apple butter filling that elevates their flavor profile. Coated in cinnamon sugar, each bite is a blend of sweetness and spice that will impress your family and friends. Whether shared at gatherings or enjoyed on a cozy evening at home, these cookies capture the essence of autumn in every delicious mouthful.

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 apple butter (Musselman's or similar)
4 tablespoons turbinado sugar (for filling)

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.
Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Gradually add flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and fine sea salt; mix until just combined.
In a small bowl, mix together cane granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
Scoop about two tablespoons of cookie dough, roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture, and place on the baking sheet.
Create an indent in the center of each dough ball and fill with apple butter; sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
Bake for 8-12 minutes or until edges are set; cool on a wire rack before serving.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (34g)
Calories: 130
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Feel free to customize by adding nuts or experimenting with different spices to suit your taste preferences.