Description
These Apple Butter Cookies offer a tender, flavorful bite with the warm spices of apple pie spice and the sweet richness of apple butter. Perfectly soft and lightly spiced, these cookies are easy to make and ideal for fall baking or any time you want a cozy, comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) jarred apple butter
- 1 egg yolk
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice (for rolling)
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients needed for the recipe and prepare your workspace.
- Cream Butter, Apple Butter, and Sugar: In a medium bowl, combine the room temperature unsalted butter, jarred apple butter, and granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat on high speed for about 30 seconds until well combined and creamy.
- Add Egg Yolk: Add the egg yolk to the mixture and beat again until fully incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour, apple pie spice, and baking soda evenly over the wet mixture. Use the electric mixer on low speed just until the dough comes together. If the dough appears dry at first, continue mixing until it holds together well.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm up, which makes it easier to handle and helps the flavors blend.
- Preheat Oven: About 5 minutes before the dough is ready, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Shape and Roll: Divide the chilled dough into 12 equal tablespoon-sized balls. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice with 1/4 cup sugar. Roll each dough ball in the spiced sugar mixture to coat completely. Place the coated balls evenly spaced on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 13 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after baking, then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up and enhances texture.
Notes
- Room temperature butter ensures easier mixing and better texture.
- Apple pie spice can be replaced with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice if unavailable.
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and tender.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Rolling in spiced sugar adds extra flavor and a subtle crunch.
