Description
These Frosted Apple Butter Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the fall season. Soft, spiced cookies made with apple butter and topped with a sweet apple butter frosting, they are a delicious addition to any autumn baking lineup.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons apple butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, apple butter, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make the frosting: Melt the butter, add apple butter and cinnamon, then whisk in powdered sugar and milk to reach a spreadable consistency.
- Frost the cookies: Spread frosting over cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For extra fall flavor, sprinkle the frosted cookies with a pinch of cinnamon sugar or crushed dried apple chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
