Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies, a delightful fall treat that brings together soft cookie dough rolled in cinnamon sugar and filled with luscious apple butter. These cookies are perfect for cozy gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply enjoying at home. With their inviting aroma and sweet-spicy flavor profile, they are bound to impress family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or shared as festive gifts, these thumbprint cookies are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup apple butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy. Mix in egg yolks and vanilla.
- Gradually add flour and salt until combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into balls, coat with cinnamon sugar, and place on baking sheets. Create indents and fill with apple butter.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (22g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg