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RWOP Finalist: Oatmeal-Apple Cream Pies

RWOP Finalist: Oatmeal-Apple Cream Pies
From Real Women of Philadelphia 2010 Finalist Lindsay Rudolph: A Neufchatel and apple butter mixture is spread between two oatmeal apple cookies for a tasty after-school or anytime snack.
12 ServingsPrep Time: 30 min Total Time: 50 min

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) Philadelphia® Neufchatel Cheese, softened
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 cup apple butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2/3 cup peeled and chopped apples

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • The apple butter and Neufchatel cheese mixture MUST be made first.
  • With a hand mixer, mix Philadelphia® Neufchatel Cheese, 3 Tbsp.
  • butter and apple butter. Slowly add powdered sugar and mix until
  • smooth. Place in the refrigerator immediately. Mixture needs to
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RWOP Finalist: Oatmeal-Apple Cream Pies (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • become more solid for easier spreading.
  • To make the cookies, start by mixing 1/3 cup of butter in a large
  • bowl. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda
  • and cinnamon.
  • Once mixed, beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in flour. Stir in oats and
  • apples.
  • Drop cookie dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet (12 per batch= 2
  • batches). Bake for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Once cooled, remove the apple butter and Neufchatel cheese mixture
  • from the refrigerator. Spread mixture on the bottom side of one
  • cookie, making a sandwich with another Yield: 12 servings.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
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