Apple Butter Cookies
Apple Butter Cookies are the perfect treat for cozy gatherings, filling your kitchen with a warm, spiced aroma. With a delightful blend of sweet apple flavor and comforting spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, each bite offers a tender, chewy texture that evokes memories of family and warmth. These cookies are not just delicious; they bring people together, whether for a festive occasion or a quiet evening at home. Easy to make and simply irresistible, they’re sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Stir in apple butter until fully blended.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg