Description
Indulge in delicious Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies with this easy recipe. Learn how to make these sweet treats for a perfect dessert or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef tallow, softened
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 2–1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt
- Dash ground nutmeg
- Sugar, for coating
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) apple butter
Instructions
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, combine the softened beef tallow, powdered sugar, and packed brown sugar at a medium-high setting. Occasionally scrape the sides, mixing for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and a touch of nutmeg. Gradually fold this dry blend into the tallow-sugar mixture in two parts, scraping the sides as necessary. Cover the mix and refrigerate for half an hour.
- Set the oven to 325°F and prepare a 15x10x1-inch baking tray with parchment paper. Pour some sugar into a separate small bowl. Shape the dough into 24 balls, each about a rounded tablespoon. Slightly flatten them and roll each in the sugar to coat. Space them 2 inches apart on the baking tray.
- Use the back of a teaspoon to create a hollow in the middle of each dough ball. Pinch the edges with your thumb and forefinger to deepen and enlarge the center. Fill each cavity with a teaspoon of apple butter. Keep any unused dough chilled until baking.
- Bake the cookies for 13-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Move them to a wire rack to cool down fully.
Notes
- Ensure the beef tallow is softened but not melted to achieve the desired cookie texture.
- Shape the dough balls evenly for consistent baking results.
- Opt for a high-quality apple butter to elevate the cookies’ flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Calories: 157 calories
- Fat: 8g fat (5g saturated fat)
- Protein: 2g protein.
Keywords: apple butter cookies, thumbprint cookies, apple butter recipe, soft cookies, apple dessert
