Snickerdoodle Pie

Pie meets snickerdoodle cookie in this addictive Snickerdoodle Pie. A pie crust is topped with a soft snickerdoodle cookie center and a cinnamon caramel sauce. Serve with ice cream for a delicious dessert!

 
 



So…

Today’s post. It’s my 2000th post here on Taste and Tell.

2000.

I’m kind of freaking out as I type that number, because it’s kind of huge. I don’t think I could have ever imagined where this blog would take me when I started it that day back in March of 2007. I’ve been known to start things and get bored of them or lose interest for one reason or another, so it’s crazy to see that I’m here, going stronger than ever, 2000 posts later.

I know I could have made a big cake with candles to celebrate, but as it turns out, I have a cookbook review for you today. And I think it’s kind of fitting, because my love of cookbooks is one of the things that keeps me motivated and inspired and pumped up about this blog. They are my happy place. So I think that a cookbook review is a perfect way to celebrate.

Oh, and there’s pie. I’m all about celebrating with pie. 😉

 
 
Onto the review! There are a handful of cookbooks that I think make great gifts for the newlywed or newly graduated. The Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book is one of those. So I am super excited to be talking about the newest edition, the 16th edition that just came out.

I actually own an older edition of this book. I’m not sure what edition it is – I bought it at a thrift store and can’t find the edition number on it. But you should have seen my happy dance when I saw that book on the shelf there!! And since then, it has become one of my most beloved cookbooks.

With more than 1200 recipes and over 1000 photos, the newest edition of this cookbook is a beast in the kitchen. You will find everything from easy dinner recipes to loaves of bread to creative pizza ideas. If you have limited space for cookbooks, this is one of those books that you want to have in your collection because it is so versatile.

 
 
Here are the details:

Number of Photos: Many. I mentioned above, but more than 1000 photos. Yep, 1000. There are quite a few step by step photos which are great for new cooks. And while not every recipe has a photo of the finished recipe, you still get a lot.

Difficulty Level of Recipes: Easy. This is Better Homes and Gardens – geared toward the at home cook. You won’t find fancy schmancy recipes. Just easy recipes. And if there is something that is maybe a little more advanced, there is a lot of information listed.

Availability of Ingredients: Easy. For the same reasons as above – this cookbook is written for the everyday cook. You should be able to find all of the ingredients easily.

Other Recipes I Want to Try:
Hot Cocoa Brownie Cake with Marshmallow Frosting
Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry
Slow Cooker Pineapple Meatballs
Cherry Pie Bites

Buy it on Amazon.

 
 
When I sat down to go through this book and decide what I wanted to start with, I kind of already had an idea of which kind of recipe I was looking for. I wanted a pie, since it is December, and we love pie for Christmas dessert. And since I am flooding you with sweet treats this month, I figured I had to throw a pie in there somewhere.

The minute I saw this recipe for this Snickerdoodle Pie, I didn’t even need to look any further. I knew what I wanted to make.

The biggest lesson I learned while making this pie, one that I have learned over and over again and for some reason it’s not sticking, is to not be distracted while baking. The first time I attempted this, it was close to bedtime for the kids. I wanted to get it done before I had to go and put them down, but as many of you know, that can be a pretty crazy time of day. Everything seemed to go off without a hitch, but when I checked to see if it was ready to come out of the oven, it was still a bit jiggly in the middle. I needed to get the kids in bed, and I figured that it would set as the pie cooled, so I took it out of the oven.

I was wrong. It never set fully in the center. It was delicious, don’t get me wrong. It was like a slightly underbaked cookie. But I knew I needed to make it again.

The second time I had even more distractions. It took me about twice as long as it should have to prep {distractions} so when I went to pour the cinnamon syrup over the filling, it had cooled down too much and wasn’t a pouring consistency. I turned the fire back on to loosen it up, and got distracted {again} so it was pretty hot when I poured it over the cookie layer.

Well, the syrup layer ended up on the bottom of my pie, and I’m pretty sure it was supposed to bake right there on the top.

I considered making it a third time, but you guys. This pie!! Holy cow is it good. Syrup layer sunken to the bottom and all. I honestly think I ate half of that second pie myself. It was like an amazing snickerdoodle cookie, but even better. This snickerdoodle pie? It is definitely becoming a favorite here.

PS – Don’t let my distractions scare you away. This should actually be a fairly simple pie. Just make sure you are not distracted!!

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Snickerdoodle Pie | BHG New Cook Book Review

4 from 3 votes

Author: Deborah Harroun

Prep Time: 40 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 servings

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Pie meets snickerdoodle cookie in this addictive Snickerdoodle Pie. A pie crust is topped with a soft snickerdoodle cookie center and a cinnamon caramel sauce. Serve with ice cream for a delicious dessert!

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 single unbaked pie crust
• ▢ 1 tablespoon raw or coarse sugar
• ▢ 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 2 teaspoons butter melted
• ▢ 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• ▢ 1/4 cup butter
• ▢ 3 tablespoons water
• ▢ 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• ▢ 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• ▢ 1/4 cup butter softened
• ▢ 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ 1/2 cup milk
• ▢ 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Roll out the single pie crust and line a 9-inch pie dish with the crust. Crimp edges as desired.
• In a bowl, combine the tablespoon of coarse or raw sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Brush the 2 teaspoons of melted butter on the bottom of the pie crust, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the butter. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, water, corn syrup, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the brown sugar. Let the mixture boil for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, beat the 1/4 cup softened butter on medium speed for 30 seconds. Beat in the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, powdered sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar. Beat in the egg and the remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Slowly beat in the milk, just until combined. Add in the flour, and beat to combine.
• Spread the cookie mixture evenly into the pie dish. Slowly pour the syrup over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Cover the edges of the pie with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, and continue to bake until the top of the pie is puffed and golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 20 more minutes. Cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with cinnamon ice cream or vanilla ice cream dusted with cinnamon.

Recipe Notes:

source: Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book 16th Edition

More Snickerdoodle Desserts You’ve Got to Try:
Mrs. Sigg’s Snickerdoodles
Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars
Snickerdoodle Creme Brulee
Snickerdoodle Bars
Snickerdoodle Muffins

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