Apple Butter Cookies
Delightful cookies infused with the essence of fall, featuring apple butter, warm spices, and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature for better mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup apple butter Provides flavor and moisture.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Use the spoon and level method for measuring.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adjust for a stronger flavor if desired.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Adjust according to taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the apple butter and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. If you wish, add a drizzle of caramel on top. For storage, keep in an airtight container at room temperature.