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Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Cozy Up with Chewy Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies

These Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a perfect combination of chewy oats and rich apple butter, making them a must-bake treat for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; substitute with a gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the cookies rise and become fluffy.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor; start with a small amount and adjust to taste.
  • 2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats Adds chewy texture; avoid instant oats.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Adds richness and moisture; salted butter can be used if you reduce added salt.
  • 1 cups Light Brown Sugar Provides sweetness with a hint of caramel flavor.
  • 1 cups Apple Butter Infuses the cookies with moisture and spices.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients together, adding moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth and enhances sweetness.
  • 1 cups Chopped Nuts Like pecans or hazelnuts; optional.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment or silicone liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the oats.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Then add apple butter, egg, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in nuts if using.
  5. Drop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set but soft.
  7. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use quality apple butter and avoid overmixing the dough to maintain a soft texture.

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