Description
Warm scent of cinnamon and nutmeg meets tender apple butter-laced dough, baked to golden perfection with a soft center and crisp edges in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully combined.
- Mix in the apple butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Cookies are best stored in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- For extra flavor, roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar before baking.
- Undercake by one minute for a chewier center.
- Apple butter can be substituted with pumpkin butter for a fall variation.