Ingredients
- 2 ½ c + 1 T all-purpose flour
- 1 T cornstarch
- 1 ½ tsp cream of tartar
- 2 ½ tsp cinnamon, divided
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 12 T cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 ¼ c brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 c apple butter
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 T granulated sugar
Directions
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, corn starch, cake flour, cream of tartar, 1 ½ tsp cinnamon, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for 3-4 minutes, increasing the speed to medium once the butter is incorporated into the sugar.
- Mix in apple butter until well-combined. Then add egg yolk and vanilla until well-combined.
- Gradually add in dry ingredients just until incorporated. Do not over mix.
- Using a tablespoon, a 2 Tbsp. cookie scoop, or just your hands, scoop the dough into balls and drop onto a plate or baking sheet. Chill the scooped dough for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- While waiting for the dough to chill, combine the sugar and remaining 1 tsp of cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Once dough is chilled, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll the dough balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture, tossing to coat all sides, and place on baking sheet. Press gently to very slightly flatten the dough.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes until golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, during which time they may deflate a bit. Move to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Fall has arrived, and fall flavors are on my mind. I went apple picking a week or so ago, and with a peck of apples, a lot of baking can (and needs to!) take place. This recipe for Apple Butter Snickerdoodles can be made with store-bought apple butter, or homemade apple butter – you can even try this one I shared some time back for a more delicate taste.
Sweet Jumbles 