Description
Apple Butter Sandwich Cookies are a delightful autumn treat that perfectly combines the warm flavors of apple butter and spices between soft, buttery cookies. These cookies are not only easy to make but also visually impressive, making them an ideal dessert for gatherings, holiday celebrations, or cozy afternoons at home. With their unique taste and comforting aroma, they are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1½ teaspoons apple pie spice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- Turbinado sugar for rolling
- ¼ cup apple butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, apple pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Use a spring-loaded scoop to portion out dough balls; roll in turbinado sugar and place on prepared sheets. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake for 13 to 16 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on pans for about 20 minutes.
- Assemble cookies by piping Apple Butter Buttercream onto half of the cookies and adding a teaspoon of apple butter before topping with remaining cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (32g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg