apple butter thumbprint cookies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
S I
Anytown, WI

I got this recipe from the mom of one of my friends. She makes these all the time, and I just happened to be present during one of her many baking frenzies when she made these. I love apple butter on biscuits, but had never had it in a cookie...SO GOOD! Unfortunately the picture for these didn't make the move here, so I will have to post a picture as soon as I make them again.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For apple butter thumbprint cookies

  • 1 c
    (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1/2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans
  • 1 c
    spiced apple butter

How To Make apple butter thumbprint cookies

  • 1
    Combine the butter and sugar in a large bowl; beat with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the salt and vanilla, beating until well blended. Stir in the flour and pecans until blended.
  • 2
    Divide the dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic wrap; chill for several hours or overnight. (Dough can be stored for up to 3 days.)
  • 3
    Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a baking sheet lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
  • 4
    Shape the dough into 60 one-inch balls. Place on a baking sheet 2 inches apart. Press thumb gently in the center of each ball to make an indention. Fill each indention with 1 teaspoon apple butter.
  • 5
    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

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