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22) Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temp
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup apple butter store-bought or homemade

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Beat butter and sugars until light. Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into wet mix until dough forms.
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on sheet.
  5. Press thumb into center of each ball to make a well. Fill wells with about 1/2 tsp apple butter.
  6. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Cool on rack.