Description
Apple Butter Sandwich Cookies are a delightful autumn treat that perfectly combines soft, spiced cookies with a creamy apple butter filling. Each bite offers a warm and comforting flavor reminiscent of cozy family gatherings. These cookies not only satisfy your sweet cravings but also make for an impressive dessert centerpiece. Whether paired with tea or enjoyed as an after-dinner treat, these cookies will surely become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup apple butter (homemade or store-bought)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt; mix until just combined.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely before spreading apple butter on half of the cookies and sandwiching them with another cookie half. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg