Apple Pie Wedges

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Apple Pie Wedges
Yield: Makes 16 servings
Ingredients:
1
cup butter, softened

2/3
cup sugar

1/3
cup apple butter

1
egg yolk

2-1/3
cups all-purpose flour

1
teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2
teaspoon apple pie spice*

1/2
teaspoon vanilla



Preparation:
1.
Beat butter and sugar in medium bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy.

2.
Add apple butter and egg yolk; mix well. Add flour, cinnamon, apple pie spice and vanilla; beat at low speed until well blended.

3.
Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 6-inch disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

4.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Invert 1 disc of dough into ungreased 9-inch round pie plate. Press dough into plate with lightly floured hand, covering bottom of plate completely.

5.
Flute edge using handle of wooden spoon. Deeply score into 8 wedges.

6.
Prick surface using tines of fork. Repeat steps with remaining disc of dough and another pie plate.

7.
Bake 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack; cool completely. Cut into wedges.


Tip: Serve these tasty cookies warm with a big scoop of vanilla or cinnamon-flavored ice cream.



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