Snickerdoodle Apple Pie

 The mixture of these two go really good together.    

SNICKERDOODLE APPLE PIE

(serves 8)

Apple Pie Filling Ingredients:

*1/4 cup butter

*6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled & sliced thin

*1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

*1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

*1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Snickerdoodle Ingredients:

*3/4 cup butter, softened

*3/4 cup granulated sugar

*1 large egg, room temperature

*2 teaspoons vanilla extract (maple extract is good too)

*1/2 teaspoon baking soda

*1/2 teaspoon cram of tarter

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*2 cups all-purpose flour

Topping Ingredients:

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Apple Pie Filling Directions:

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~In a large skillet, over medium-low heat, add 6 cups sliced apples, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.

~Stir to coat the apples and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring often (until apples become semi-soft).

~Remove from stove and set aside.

Snickerdoodle Topping Directions:

~In a large mixing bowl, 3/4 cup softened cream butter and 3/4 granulated  sugar together until smooth.

~Beat in 1 egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or 1 teaspoon maple extract).

~Sift in 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix until well incorporated.

~Pour apple mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

~Using a tablespoon, scoop dollops of cookie dough mixture over apples.

Topping Directions:

~In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon together.

~Sprinkle over cookie dough and apples.

~Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cookie dough starts to brown.

~Serve warm or cold.