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Cozy Apple Butter Cookies

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Soft, spiced apple butter cookies with a luscious filling, perfect for cozy autumn and winter treats. These easy-to-make cookies combine tender dough with a warmly spiced apple butter center for a comforting bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) apple butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, stir together apple butter, ground cloves, and cornstarch until smooth.
  7. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten slightly, place about 1/2 teaspoon of the spiced apple butter filling in the center, then fold dough around filling and roll into a ball. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overbake; cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from oven as they firm up while cooling. Seal the filling well to prevent leakage. Use softened butter for best texture. Dough and filling can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.

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Keywords: apple butter cookies, soft cookies, spiced cookies, autumn cookies, easy cookie recipe, cozy cookies, holiday cookies

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