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Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies

Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies
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Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies are a delightful fall treat that beautifully marries the warm flavors of cinnamon and apple in a soft, chewy cookie. With a gooey apple butter center, these cookies are perfect for cozy evenings at home or festive gatherings. Easy to make and irresistibly flavorful, they feature a unique twist on traditional snickerdoodles that will leave dessert lovers craving more.

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 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and molasses until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt; mix until just combined.
  5. Roll dough into balls and coat with cinnamon-sugar mixture; place on prepared baking sheets.
  6. Create an indent in each ball and fill with apple butter; sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  7. Bake for 8–12 minutes or until edges are set; cool on a wire rack.

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