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Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Soft, chewy oatmeal cookies packed with warm spices, sweet apple butter and a generous handful of nuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1¼ cups 150g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ cups 149g old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup 150g firmly packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup apple butter store-bought or homemade
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup chopped nuts such as pecans or hazelnuts

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the oats and set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and brown sugar until thoroughly combined. Mix in the apple butter, then add the egg and vanilla and mix well.
  4. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Stir in the nuts.
  5. Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared pans, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the centres appear set.
  7. Cool on the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If using dark brown sugar, you may need a small extra sprinkle of flour due to its higher moisture content. For best results, bake one tray at a time and let pans cool completely between batches to avoid over-spreading.