Apple Butter Cookies: Soft & Spiced

Who can resist the smell of fresh-baked cookies wafting through the house? These Apple Butter Cookies are the perfect treat to enjoy a cozy afternoon with a warm cup of tea or coffee. They are soft, spiced, and filled with the delicious flavor of apple butter.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup apple butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• 3. Add the apple butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
• 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
• 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
• 6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
• 7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information:

Serving size: 1 cookie

• Calories: 120
• Total Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sodium: 75mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 15g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 8g
• Protein: 1g