Description
These Apple Butter Cookies are a delightful treat combining the warm flavors of apple butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a soft, chewy texture. Perfect for fall or any time you want a comforting, spiced cookie, they offer a balanced sweetness and a hint of autumnal spice that makes them irresistible.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates a perfect base for the cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the apple butter until fully combined, then add the egg and vanilla extract, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined; be careful not to overmix, which could make the cookies tough.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Remove baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies sit for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add chopped nuts or raisins to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Apple butter adds moisture and sweetness, so no additional liquids are required.
- Do not overbake to maintain soft and chewy texture.
