Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with our Apple Butter Cookie Recipe! These delightful cookies blend the soft, chewy texture of snickerdoodles with the sweetness of sugar cookies, all while being coated in a delectable cinnamon-sugar crust. Perfect for any gathering or a sweet snack at home, these treats are incredibly easy to make. Using either store-bought or homemade apple butter, you can customize this recipe to suit your taste. Whether you’re enjoying them with a glass of milk, topped with whipped cream, or drizzled with caramel sauce, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike!
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, apple butter, and white sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the ground cinnamon, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir gently until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat in cinnamon sugar.
- Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 13 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg