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Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150
Delight in these soft cookies filled with apple butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar for a cozy treat.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 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 (*see notes below for measuring*)
  • 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 oven to 350°F/180°C and line baking sheets with parchment.
  • Cream butter, cream cheese, sugars, and molasses until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; then add flour, baking powder, tartar, and salt until just combined.
  • Shape dough into 2 tbsp balls, roll in cinnamon sugar, indent centers, fill with apple butter, and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake 8-12 minutes until edges are set, cool completely, then enjoy!

Notes

For best results, measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple butter, cookies, snickerdoodle