Description
Snickerdoodle Apple Butter Cookies offer a delightful twist on the classic favorite, blending warm cinnamon flavors with the rich sweetness of apple butter. These soft and chewy cookies are perfect for cozy gatherings or a relaxing afternoon snack. With a dusting of cinnamon sugar, they not only taste incredible but also look impressive on any dessert platter. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or as a sweet treat throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar mixture (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in apple butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in cinnamon sugar, and place on baking sheets spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg