Glazed Apple Butter Shortbread Bars

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick baking spray.

Step 2

Beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the apple butter and vanilla and beat again.

Step 3

Stir together the salt, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Slowly add to the butter mixture until dough forms.

Step 4

Place the dough on the prepared pan. Press the dough out evenly into a 9x11 rectangle. Bake for 11-12 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and use a pizza cutter to cut the warm cookie into 20 even rectangles.

Step 6

Let cool for a few minutes on the pan, then remove them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

Whisk together the apple butter, butter, and powdered sugar. Use a spatula to spread the frosting evenly on the tops of the cooled cookies.

Step 8

Place the melted white chocolate in a plastic bag and cut one tip off. Drizzle over the tops of the frosting.

Step 9

Let sit until the frosting hardens. Store in a tightly sealed container.