Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this delightful Apple Butter Cookie Recipe. These cookies beautifully blend the nostalgic essence of snickerdoodles and sugar cookies, delivering a soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar crust, they’re perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy afternoon snack or holiday gathering. You can use store-bought apple butter or craft your own for an extra special touch. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or paired with your favorite beverage, these apple butter cookies are sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, apple butter, and white sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the ground cinnamon, flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
- Once chilled, roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and coat them in cinnamon sugar.
- Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 13 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Transfer cooled cookies to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg