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Buttery sugar cookies on a cooling rack with a bite taken out.

Apple Cookies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling time 15 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 151 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons apple butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
    Flour being mixed in a white bowl with a whisk for baking recipes.
  • In a separate large bowl, using a mixer, beat the butter, apple butter, brown sugar, and 1 cup granulated sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add vanilla extract to the butter mixture, then eggs one at a time, fully incorporating after each addition.
    Butter, eggs, and flour in a white mixing bowl for baking or cooking.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Let the dough chill in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes.
    Flour being added to a mixing bowl of cookie dough for baking.
  • Form dough into balls, roll in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and place on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 12 minutes, or until edges are golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
    Buttery sugar cookies on a cooling rack with a bite taken out.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 41mgFiber: 0.4g
Keyword Apple Cookies
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