SOFT APPLE BUTTER DELIGHTS

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I won first place at a local apple bake-off with this original recipe. I especially like to take these hearty cookies to gatherings in fall.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup brewed coffee, room tempeture
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups apple butter
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in coffee. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apple butter and walnuts (dough will be soft). Refrigerate for 1 hour. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.