Description
Apple Butter Snickerdoodles are a delightful twist on the classic cookie, blending rich apple butter with warm cinnamon flavors for an irresistible treat. These soft and chewy cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy afternoon snack. With a simple preparation process and a sweet apple glaze, these cookies promise to be a hit among family and friends. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or as part of a dessert platter—each bite offers comforting warmth that beckons you back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 12 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
- 1 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup apple butter
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for coating)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 Tbsp apple butter (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- pinch of salt (for glaze)
- splash of milk to thin out (if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, cake flour, cream of tartar, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and nutmeg.
- In a stand mixer, cream cold butter and dark brown sugar until fluffy. Add apple butter, egg yolk, and vanilla until well blended.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture until just combined. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into balls and coat in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before placing them on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10–11 minutes; they will remain soft but set. Cool on the pan before transferring to a rack.
- For the glaze, whisk melted butter with powdered sugar, apple butter, vanilla extract; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg