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Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies

Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies
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Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies offer a delightful twist on the classic snickerdoodle, featuring a soft and chewy texture filled with gooey apple butter and coated in warm cinnamon sugar. These cookies capture the essence of fall, making them ideal for cozy gatherings, festive celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. With easy-to-follow steps and common ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious treats that are sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy them warm or store them for later—either way, they are a perfect addition to your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and molasses until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg and egg yolk, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and fine sea salt until just combined.
  5. Scoop a dough ball (about 2 tablespoons) into the cinnamon-sugar mixture; roll until coated. Place on a prepared baking sheet and create an indent in the center.
  6. Fill each indent with approximately 1/2 tablespoon of apple butter and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  7. Bake for 8–12 minutes or until edges are set. Allow to cool completely on a wire cooling rack.

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