Best 7 Apple Butter Spice Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of autumn flavors with these irresistible Apple Butter Spice Cookies! These delightful treats are crafted with a harmonious blend of warm spices and the velvety richness of homemade apple butter, capturing the essence of the fall harvest. As you bite into these soft and chewy cookies, the burst of apple butter filling tantalizes your taste buds, leaving you craving more. Perfect for cozy gatherings, bake sales, or simply enjoying as a sweet treat, these Apple Butter Spice Cookies will transport you to a world of cozy contentment. With variations including a gluten-free option and a vegan alternative, this recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can savor these autumnal delights. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets behind these delectable cookies, as we guide you through the simple steps to create this heartwarming treat.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE BUTTER COOKIES



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My mother used to bake these mouthwatering cookies for an after-school treat. Though it's been 55 years since I first found out about them, I still savor the smell that fills the house as these cookies bake. They stay moist and fresh for a long time, or the dough can be stored in the refrigerator for several days so you can bake as you need them.-Dorothy Hawkins, Springhill, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup apple butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg, oats and apple butter. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture along with the milk; beat until blended. Stir in nuts and raisins. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle. , Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE SPICE COOKIES



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Provided by Wanna Make This?

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 10 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon apple pie spice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 to 2 small apples, cored and cut into thin rounds (about 1/8-inch thick)
1/4 cup gold sanding sugar or coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Place the butter and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until combined, about 2 minutes. Add the maple syrup, vanilla and egg. Beat on medium speed until homogenous, about 1 minute more.
  • Whisk together the flour, apple pie spice, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Pour half of the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and beat on low speed until combined. Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients until a loose, wet dough comes together. Allow the dough to rest for about 10 minutes in the refrigerator; it will thicken slightly as the flour becomes hydrated.
  • Using a 3-tablespoon size scoop, make large mounds of dough on the prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 3 inches of space between each cookie. Place an apple ring on top of each mound and press gently down to secure. Generously sprinkle each apple slice with sanding sugar.
  • Bake the cookies until deeply golden brown, about 15 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through the baking time. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.

APPLE BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES



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The sweet, spiced flavor of apple butter makes these soft, chewy Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies wonderfully delicious!

Provided by Jennifer McHenry

Categories     cookies

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 & 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 & 1/2 cups (149g) old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150g) firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup apple butter (store-bought or homemade)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped nuts, such as pecans or hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the oats. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and brown sugar until thoroughly combined. Mix in the apple butter. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix well.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Stir in the nuts.
  • Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared pans, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. A cookie scoop works well for consistent portioning.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until the centers appear set.
  • Cool on the pans for 5 minutes. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 11 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 4 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 49 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

APPLESAUCE SPICE COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 60 to 72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup applesauce, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups raisins
Powdered sugar, for garnish
6 apples, McIntosh preferred
1 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a standing mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter. Add the brown sugar and continue creaming. Then add the eggs and applesauce mixing well. Gradually add the dry ingredients and raisins to make dough.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet (save those butter papers!) and bake until light golden brown, about 9 to13 minutes. The cookies do not brown very much. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Peel and core apples and cut into quarters. Place them in an enamel sauce pan with the water and lemon juice then bring to a boil then turn the heat down slightly and simmer 30 minutes to break them down and get them to thicken. Take off the heat and stir in the sugar and cinnamon, if using.

CAKE MIX APPLE-SPICE COOKIES



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Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix does double duty as a cookie mix in this recipe. Fresh chopped apple adds a bit of autumn snap to these harvest-time treats.

Provided by By Deborah Harroun

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup chopped apple
1/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir together cake mix, oil and eggs until combined and dough forms. Stir in chopped apple.
  • Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove cookies from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting on High 10 seconds. Drizzle melted frosting over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

OLD-FASHIONED APPLE COOKIES



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In only 20 minutes you can enjoy these delicious scratch cookies made with tart chopped apples, warm spices and sweet brown sugar. Come fall there are plenty of cookie recipes that will make good use of the bounty of fresh apples, but you won't find one better or faster than these Old-Fashioned Apple Oatmeal Cookies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 medium apple, chopped (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°. Grease cookie sheet with shortening. Beat brown sugar, butter and egg in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, nutmeg, salt and baking soda. Stir in apple.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack; cool. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 80 mg

APPLE BUTTER COOKIES



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Make and share this Apple Butter Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bayou-mimi

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup softened butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup apple butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Beat in egg, oats, and apple butter.
  • Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture along with the milk; beat until blended.
  • Stir in nuts and raisins.
  • Chill well.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your apple butter spice cookies a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples.
  • Peel and core the apples before cooking them. This will help to remove any unwanted bitterness from the cookies.
  • Cook the apples until they are very soft. This will make them easier to mash and will help to create a smooth apple butter.
  • Add your favorite spices to the apple butter. Some good choices include cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. You can also add a pinch of salt to help balance out the sweetness of the apples.
  • Let the apple butter cool completely before using it in the cookies. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much and will also make them easier to handle.
  • Bake the cookies at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

Conclusion:

Apple butter spice cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are soft and chewy, with a sweet and tangy flavor. The apple butter adds a unique and delicious flavor to the cookies, and the spices add a warm and inviting aroma. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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