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Apple Butter Cookie Recipe

Apple Butter Cookie Recipe for the Ultimate Fall Treat

Indulge in the delightful Apple Butter Cookie Recipe, a perfect fall treat with soft, chewy textures and cozy flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Apple Butter homemade for a personal touch
  • 1 cup White Sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 medium Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional but recommended
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar or baking powder if needed
  • 1/4 cup Cinnamon Sugar for rolling
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips for extra flavor
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts for crunch and flavor variation

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare ungreased baking sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, apple butter, and white sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Whisk together the ground cinnamon, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir gently until a cohesive dough forms.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  7. Scoop portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat in cinnamon sugar.
  8. Place the coated dough balls on the baking sheet, leaving space between each, and bake for 13 minutes.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chilling dough ensures thick, chewy cookies. Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.

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