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Apple Butter Cookies

Chewy Apple Butter Cookies with a Snickerdoodle Twist

These Chewy Apple Butter Cookies are a snickerdoodle-inspired treat that combines warm flavors and a chewy texture, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1/2 cup Apple Butter Provides moisture and rich apple flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with brown sugar
  • 1 large Egg No substitutions recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional to replace with another extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure with a kitchen scale for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for leavening
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Essential for snickerdoodle texture
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar For rolling cookies before baking
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances sweetness and adds crust

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the Apple Butter Cookies.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together apple butter, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually blend the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) about 15 minutes before baking.
  8. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar with ground cinnamon for the topping.
  9. Scoop the chilled dough into balls and roll each one in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  10. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.
  11. Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough and do not overmix the flour. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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