Apple Butter Snickerdoodles

Apple butter gives these snickerdoodles a unique flavor twist, perfectly complementing the buttery richness and cinnamon warmth of the classic cookie.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 85 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.75 cups white sugar, divided
• 0.75 cup apple butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a medium bowl until combined.

Step 3

Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar and butter together in a large bowl until creamy. Stir in egg and vanilla until incorporated. Add apple butter and mix until well combined. Pour in 1/2 of the flour mixture and stir until combined. Add remaining flour mixture and stir until no dry clumps of flour remain. Cover the bowl and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

Step 4

Mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon together in a shallow bowl or pie pan until well combined. Drop tablespoon-sized pieces of dough into cinnamon-sugar mixture and roll into balls, coating well. Place 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are just set, about 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.