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Apple Butter Cookie Recipe

Apple Butter Cookie Recipe
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Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Apple Butter Cookie Recipe, where soft and chewy cookies meet a delightful cinnamon sugar crust. These cookies blend the best attributes of snickerdoodles and sugar cookies, delivering a burst of flavor with every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or festive occasions, they can be made with either store-bought or homemade apple butter. Easy to prepare, versatile in presentation, and customizable with mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit, this recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy them fresh from the oven with coffee or tea, or package them as thoughtful gifts for loved ones!

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup apple butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, apple butter, and white sugar until smooth.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, combine ground cinnamon, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  7. Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and coat each in cinnamon sugar.
  8. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 13 minutes or until lightly golden.
  9. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

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