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Apple Butter Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy cookies infused with the rich flavor of apple butter, perfect for fall or any time of year.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup apple butter store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 1/2 cup raisins optional

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg, apple butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  2. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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