Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies—soft, spiced treats that encapsulate the essence of fall. Rolled in cinnamon sugar and filled with rich apple butter, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for gatherings, gifts, or cozy evenings at home, they offer a unique twist on the classic thumbprint cookie. This recipe is designed to be simple enough for novice bakers while providing a warm and inviting taste that everyone will love. With versatile filling options and the ability to prepare the dough ahead of time, these cookies are a must-try this season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling the cookies)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup apple butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream 1 cup unsalted butter with ½ cup granulated sugar until fluffy. Add 2 egg yolks and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually incorporate 2¼ cups all-purpose flour mixed with ½ teaspoon salt into the wet mixture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Roll chilled dough into balls, then roll each ball in a mix of ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Place on baking sheets, make indents in each ball with your thumb, and fill with ½ cup apple butter.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden brown. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 20g)
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg