Description
These Snickerdoodle Apple Butter Cookies are a delightful fusion of soft, chewy cookie goodness and the rich flavor of apple butter, spiced perfectly with cinnamon. Each bite releases a warm, nostalgic aroma that fills your kitchen and invites everyone to indulge. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, these cookies are a treat you won’t want to miss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup apple butter
- For rolling: ¼ cup granulated sugar + 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Fold in apple butter gently until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto parchment-lined baking sheets; roll each in the cinnamon sugar mixture before placing them down.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft. Cool on sheets briefly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg