Description
Apple Butter Cookies are the quintessential autumn treat, combining the comforting flavors of sweet apples and warm spices. These soft, chewy cookies are not only easy to whip up but also perfect for sharing at family gatherings or festive potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and apple butter until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped nuts or chocolate chips before baking. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.