Description
Delight in these soft and flavorful Apple Butter Cookies, perfect for a cozy treat. Combining the warm spices of cinnamon with the rich sweetness of apple butter, these cookies offer a moist texture and delightful taste, ideal for sharing or enjoying with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup apple butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create tender cookies.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, followed by the apple butter and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Mix dry into wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, blending gently just until incorporated to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
- Shape cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up perfectly.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Apple butter adds moisture and natural sweetness—make sure to use a good quality one for best flavor.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- If you prefer thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a spicier variation, add a pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves to the dry ingredients.
