Description
Apple Butter Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly encapsulates the essence of fall. These soft and chewy cookies are infused with the warm flavors of apple butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that is both comforting and nostalgic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine apple butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for about five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added texture, mix in chopped nuts or chocolate chips. Ensure your apple butter is fresh for optimal flavor.