Preheat the oven to 375°.
Cream together the butter, apple butter, and sugar. Mix with the egg and vanilla.
Combine the cinnamon, flour, baking soda, and tartar in a separate bowl.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
Place the dough in the refrigerator for two hours
Use a tablespoon to portion out the cookies. Roll each into a ball and roll each ball through the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 13–15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.