Description
Delight in these soft and flavorful Apple Butter Cookies, which combine the warm spices of cinnamon with the rich sweetness of apple butter. Perfectly tender with a subtle fruity twist, these cookies make a comforting treat for any occasion.
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 the 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 together with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, then mix in the apple butter and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading while baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden and the centers are set.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened at room temperature to facilitate better creaming with the sugars.
- Use fresh apple butter for the best flavor and moisture in the cookies.
- Spacing the dough balls evenly prevents the cookies from merging into each other during baking.
- For a spice variation, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or cloves along with the cinnamon.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
