Apple Butter Cookies
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Soft and spiced Apple Butter Cookies are infused with the cozy flavors of apple butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Perfect for autumn or year-round enjoyment, these cookies are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, followed by apple butter and vanilla extract, until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and tops look slightly puffed.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider drizzling with a simple icing or dusting with powdered sugar once cooled.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American