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Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies

A delightful fall-inspired dessert combining traditional snickerdoodles with the rich flavor of apple butter, featuring a soft and chewy texture and warm spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter Cool room temperature enhances creaming.
  • 3.5 ounces cold full-fat cream cheese Adds richness and moisture.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Sweetness balance in dough.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Packed for deeper flavor and moisture.
  • 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses Contributes warmth and color.
  • 1 large egg Essential for binding ingredients.
  • 1 large egg yolk Adds richness to the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor profile.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Base for the cookie structure.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Helps cookies rise properly.
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar Stabilizes the dough and adds tanginess.
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavors.
  • 1/3 cup cane granulated sugar For rolling cookies to add sweetness.
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Classic spice for snickerdoodles.
  • 3/4 cup Musselman's Apple Butter Provides a delightful gooey center.
  • 4 tablespoons turbinado sugar Adds crunch and sparkle on top.

Method
 

  1. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the unsalted butter, cold cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and molasses on low speed for about three minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined thoroughly.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and fine sea salt until just combined.
  5. Combine cane granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for rolling your cookie dough balls. Scoop approximately two tablespoons of dough at a time into this mixture to coat completely before placing them on your prepared baking sheets.
  6. Create an indent in each cookie's center and fill with half a tablespoon of apple butter, sprinkling with turbinado sugar before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

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