Description
Delight in the soft and flavorful Apple Butter Snickerdoodles, a twist on the classic cookie made with apple butter for a warm, autumnal taste. These cookies are perfectly spiced with cinnamon and have a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For Rolling
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, apple butter, and 3/4 cup sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing well until everything is fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to ensure even distribution of the leavening and spices.
- Mix Dry with Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon to create the rolling mixture that will give the cookies their signature crust.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, making sure they are uniform in size for even baking.
- Coat Cookies: Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until completely covered.
- Arrange on Sheet and Bake: Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown hue.
- Cool Down: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- Cookies will continue to firm up as they cool, so avoid overbaking to maintain softness.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, you may increase cinnamon in the coating mixture slightly.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
