Apple Butter Cookies
Reminisce
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My mother used to bake these mouth-watering cookies for an after-school treat. Though it's been 55 years since I first found out about them, I still savor the smell that fills the house as these cookies bake. They stay moist and fresh for a long time, or the dough can be stored in the refrigerator for several days so you can bake as you need them.
SERVINGS: 15
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
Directions:
In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg, oats and apple butter. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture along with the milk; beat until blended. Stir in nuts and raisins. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen. If Cooking for Two: Freeze baked cookies in tins or freezer bags for the months ahead.