Description
These soft and spiced apple butter cookies capture the warmth of the season in every bite. By utilizing concentrated apple butter, these cookies achieve a moist, tender crumb and deep aromatic flavor without the need for excess liquids. Finished with a crunchy spiced sugar coating, they are the perfect bakery-quality treat to pair with your favorite warm morning beverage.
Ingredients
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup thick apple butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
3/4 tsp apple pie spice
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with a pinch of spice for coating
Instructions
In a medium bowl, beat softened butter, apple butter, and 1/2 cup sugar for 30 seconds until creamy.
Add the egg yolk and beat until fully incorporated.
Add flour, apple pie spice, and baking soda to the wet ingredients.
Mix on low speed until a dough forms.
Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm up the fats.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Scoop small portions of dough, roll into balls, then roll in the spiced sugar mixture.
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 13 minutes or until edges are set.
Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure your apple butter is thick and high-quality for the best consistency. Using only the egg yolk is key to keeping these cookies dense rather than cakey. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 13
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 18mg