Apple Butter Cookies
Apple Butter Cookies are a delightful, nostalgic treat that combine the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with the rich sweetness of apple butter. Perfect for crisp autumn days, these cookies are soft, chewy, and sure to impress at any gathering or cozy night in. Whip up a batch and enjoy the comforting aroma filling your kitchen as you create memories with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and apple butter until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; let cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or chocolate chips. To keep cookies extra tender, avoid overmixing the dough and chill it if too soft.