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Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies

Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies
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Indulge in the warmth of fall with these delightful Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies! Soft and chewy, each cookie is filled with a luscious apple butter center and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend. Perfect for cozy family gatherings or as a charming surprise for friends, these cookies embody the essence of autumn in every bite. Easy to make and fun to bake, they are a wonderful activity to enjoy with kids, making them an ideal treat for all occasions.

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 large bowl, cream together room temperature unsalted butter, cold cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and molasses until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually add flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt; mix until just combined.
  5. Roll dough into balls and coat in a mixture of cane sugar and cinnamon before placing on the baking sheets.
  6. Make an indent in each cookie and fill it with apple butter; sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
  7. Bake for 8-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.

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