Description
Apple Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of fall flavors! Made with apple butter and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these cookies are perfect for cozy afternoons or holiday baking.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Apple Butter: Mix in the apple butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Flatten Cookies: Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a fork.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat!
Notes
- For a festive twist, drizzle cooled cookies with a simple powdered sugar glaze.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well—place them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months.
