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Apple Butter Cookies Recipe

Apple Butter Cookies Recipe
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These Apple Butter Cookies are a delightful treat with a soft, cake-like texture and warm fall spices. Perfect for autumn, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Pair them with a cup of tea or coffee for a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 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 salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, then add the apple butter and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Mix the dough: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  6. Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden.
  7. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For added texture, consider stirring in chopped walnuts or raisins.
  • These cookies are delicious with a drizzle of maple glaze.

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