Description
Apple Butter Cookies are a cozy fall favorite treat, featuring a soft and chewy texture infused with warm spices and the rich flavor of apple butter. Perfect for autumn baking, these cookies combine cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple butter to create a delightful dessert that’s easy to make and share.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup apple butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure even baking and easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, apple butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined, providing moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, distributing the leavening agents and spices evenly.
- Mix Dry Into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookie edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and prevents breakage.
Notes
- For extra fall flair, drizzle the cooled cookies with maple glaze.
- Alternatively, sandwich two cookies together with a spoonful of apple butter for a delicious twist.
- These cookies stay soft and chewy for days, making them perfect for gifting or cozy weekend baking.
