Description
Soft, chewy Apple Butter Cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar for a warm, spiced fall treat. Made with real apple butter for cozy, homemade flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup apple butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, for rolling
Instructions
1. Beat butter, apple butter, and sugar together until just combined and creamy; do not overbeat.
2. Mix in egg and vanilla until just incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and cinnamon.
4. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
5. Cover and refrigerate dough for 1-2 hours.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll in cinnamon sugar.
8. Place a few inches apart on baking sheets and bake 12-14 minutes, until edges are set.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use thick apple butter, not a runny variety, for the best texture.
Chilling the dough is essential for controlling spread and getting that classic crackled top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg