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stacked apple butter cookies on a cooling rack

Apple Butter Cookies

These soft and chewy Apple Butter Cookies are perfectly spiced, sweet, and full of cozy fall flavor. Made with real apple butter, they bake up tender and delicious—ideal for autumn gatherings, bake sales, or a sweet treat with coffee.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple butter cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time: 54 minutes
Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Karen

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon apple pie spice (optional)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • cup apple butter
  • 1 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

For Rolling

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and apple pie spice.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the apple butter, egg, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
  • Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the ¼ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Scoop the chilled dough into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls, roll each in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and keeps the cookies thick and chewy.
  • Rolling the dough in cinnamon-sugar gives them a spiced snickerdoodle-like finish.
  • Apple butter brands can vary in sweetness and spice; adjust the cinnamon or nutmeg if needed.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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