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Apple Butter Sugar Cookies

Soft, spiced, and naturally sweetened with apple butter, these Apple Butter Sugar Cookies are perfect for fall. Chewy, flavorful, and easy to make, they’re ideal for cozy afternoons or gifting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookie, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup apple butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, apple butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until dough forms.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat in granulated sugar.
  7. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Cookies stay soft for days when stored in an airtight container. Add a drizzle of glaze or extra cinnamon sugar for decoration.