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Apple Butter Cookies Recipe

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These Apple Butter Cookies combine tender, buttery dough with the warm, spiced flavor of apple butter for a soft and comforting treat that’s perfect for fall or any time you crave a cozy cookie.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup apple butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, apple butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Scoop the dough: Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  7. Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
  8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step helps preserve their soft texture.

Notes

  • Use a good quality apple butter for the best flavor.
  • Do not overbake; the cookies should be soft and slightly underdone in the center when you take them out.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • These cookies freeze well; freeze baked cookies in a sealed container for up to 3 months.

Keywords: apple butter cookies, soft cookies, fall cookies, spiced cookies, easy cookie recipe

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