Apple Butter Cookies: The Best Fall Treat for Cozy Days
Deliciously soft and spiced, these Apple Butter Cookies are the perfect treat for cozy fall days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the apple butter and eggs, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- If desired, fold in walnuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle melted caramel over the cookies before serving.
- These cookies can also be decorated with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Apple Butter Cookies, Fall Treats, Cookies, Dessert, Baking, Cozy Days