Cookie Dough

• 3/4 Cup Softened Butter
• 3/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 Cup Apple Butter
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 Tbsp Vanilla
• 2 Eggs
• 4 1/2 Cups Flour
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Cream of Tarter
• 1 tsp Baking Soda

Frosting

• 1 Cup Softened Butter
• 1/4 Cup Apple Butter
• 2 Tbsp Apple Cider
• 5 Cups Powdered Sugar

For the Cookie Dough:

1. Cream Butter and Sugars: In the mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and powdered sugar. Mix in vegetable oil, apple butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
2. Incorporate Eggs: Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add all-purpose flour, salt, cream of tartar, and baking soda slowly until well combined.
4. Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to firm up.
5. Roll: Roll dough into 1" balls.
6. Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

For the Apple Frosting:

1. Cream Butter: In the mixing bowl, cream softened butter until it's smooth and creamy.
2. Add Apple Butter and Cider: Mix in apple butter and apple cider, continuing to beat until well combined.
3. Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until the frosting is fluffy and reaches your desired consistency.

Assembly:

1. Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous amount of the apple frosting on each cookie.
2. Decorate (Optional): You can decorate the frosted cookies with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of extra apple butter if desired.
3. Serve and Enjoy: Serve your Apple Butter Sugar Cookies with Apple Butter Frosting and savor the delicious blend of apple and sugar in every bite. These cookies are perfect for any occasion!