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apple cream pennies

(2 ratings)
1lovetocook1x avatar
Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

This is such a delicious little cookie. This recipe makes a lot. They make a wonderful addition to your Christmas cookie tray. You won't be disappointed in these little treats. There are never any left. Everyone raves over these. I originally found this recipe in my Yankee magazine. Enjoy!!

(2 ratings)
yield 65 - 70 - 1 inch cookies
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For apple cream pennies

  • 2 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    dark brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    butter, sofrened
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 2 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • FILLING
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    apple butter

How To Make apple cream pennies

  • 1
    Mix flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, blend brown sugar, sugar, and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add eggs and vanilla, then beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the flour mixture and blend at low speed until just combined. Do not over mix.
  • 2
    Shape dough into marble-size balls. Place balls onto ungreased cookie sheet, about 1 inch apart. Bake 10 to 11 minutes at 300 degrees , but do not let them brown. Transfer cookies to a cool, flat surface.
  • 3
    Filling: Blend cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until fluffy. Add apple butter and beat until smooth and thoroughly combined. Spread 1 teaspoon of filling onto the flat side of a cookie. Top with another cookie to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.
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