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Apple Butter Cookies

Delicious Apple Butter Cookies for Cozy Fall Moments

Apple Butter Cookies are little bites of nostalgia that capture the spirit of fall with their gooey centers and spiced exterior.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No direct substitution for best results
  • 2 large Egg Yolks For vegan option, use a flax egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter
For Rolling
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For rolling
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Omit for milder cookies
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Apple Butter Can be replaced with other fruit butters

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the mixture, combining until creamy.
  4. Whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add it to the wet mixture.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  6. After chilling, scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and coat in cinnamon sugar.
  7. Make deep indents in the center of each ball with your thumb and fill with apple butter.
  8. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool briefly before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for the perfect texture and fluffiness. Chill the dough to prevent spreading during baking.

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