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A close-up of several chewy Chai Spiced Apple Butter Cookies rolled in sugar on a white plate.

Chai Spiced Apple Butter Cookies


  • Author: memorecipes.com
  • Total Time: 32 min
  • Yield: About 3 dozen 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Simple cookies flavored with apple butter and warm chai spices.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup smooth apple butter
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Mix in the apple butter until fully incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can substitute store-bought apple butter or make your own.
  • For a stronger chai flavor, increase the cardamom slightly.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 12 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12
  • Sodium: 75
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Fiber: 0.5
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 30

Keywords: chai, apple butter, cookies, spice, fall baking, dessert