Irresistible Apple Butter Cookies Recipe – Soft & Perfect
Soft, chewy cookies bursting with the rich, caramelized goodness of apple butter and warm fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120g) apple butter
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the apple butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll it into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly underbaked.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the dough to keep the cookies soft and chewy.’, ‘Use room-temperature ingredients for better incorporation.’, ‘Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes if it feels too sticky.’, ‘Bake slightly underdone for a soft texture; cookies will firm up as they cool.’, ‘Feel free to add a pinch of ground cloves or ginger for extra warmth.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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