Description
Soft, spiced, and easy to make, these Apple Butter Cookies turn apple butter into an irresistible treat. They are tender, full of flavor, and packed with autumn vibes, making them a perfect go-to dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Cream the butter and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Add the apple butter and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined. Do not overwork the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are set but centers still look soft. They will continue to bake slightly on the tray.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use thick apple butter for the best soft texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Enhance flavor with chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, or a caramel drizzle.
- No chilling needed; bake immediately for convenience.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container up to 5 days, refrigerate for 10 days, or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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