Appalachian Stack Cookies with Kentucky Apple Butter
- Ingredients:20
- Servings:120
- Calories per serving:180
Appalachian Stack Cookies with Kentucky Apple Butter
- Ingredients:20
- Servings:120
- Calories per serving:180
A twist on the traditional Appalachian stack cake, these Gold Medal™ White Cake Mix spice cookies layer five high, with a layer of fresh apple butter between the cookies. Cut into wedges, they are a delicious slice of history.
Ingredient
Kentucky Apple Butter
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Applesauce, unsweetened | 5 lb 8.00 oz | 10 cups |
| Lemon juice | 5.50 oz | 2/3 cup |
| Molasses | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Light brown sugar, packed | 1 lb 4.00 oz | 2 1/2 cups |
| Cinnamon, ground | ---Value Not Available | 2 1/2 Tbsp |
| Kosher salt | ---Value Not Available | 1 1/4 tsp |
| Nutmeg, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 1/4 tsp |
| Ginger, dried, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 1/4 tsp |
| Allspice, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 1/4 tsp |
| Cloves, ground | ---Value Not Available | 3/4 tsp |
| Cardamom, ground | ---Value Not Available | 3/4 tsp |
Cookies
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Medal™ White Cake Mix (11132) | 5 lb | 1 box |
| Butter, unsalted, softened | 1 lb | 2 cups |
| Molasses | 2.50 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Eggs, large | 4 oz | 2 each |
| Cinnamon, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Ginger, dried, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 1/2 tsp |
| Nutmeg, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Apple Butter, prepared | 2 lb | 3 1/4 cups |
| Powdered sugar | 1 oz | 1/4 cup |
Instructions
- Kentucky Apple Butter - 60, 1 oz servings
Combine applesauce, lemon juice and molasses in large mixing bowl; stir until well-mixed.
Add remaining ingredients; stir until thoroughly combined.
Divide mixture between 2 well-sprayed full sheet pans; spread evenly.
Bake as directed below until most of liquid cooks out, but is still spreadable.
Allow to cool and reserve 2 lb (3 1/4 cups) for recipe assembly.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
325°F |
30-35 minutes |
Standard Oven |
375°F |
35-40 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 15 minutes of baking.
- Cookies
Cream butter and molasses in mixing bowl fitted with paddle attachment on medium speed until fluffy, approx. 3 minutes.
Scrape bowl and paddle; add eggs and mix on medium speed 3 more minutes.
Add cake mix, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; mix on low speed for 1 minute or until mixed.
Deposit #30 scoops of dough on parchment-lined full sheet pan in a 3 x 5 pattern.
Press dough flat to a diameter of 3-inches using floured, flat-bottomed cup; edges of dough will be uneven.
Bake as directed below; allow cookies to cool completely.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
325°F |
7-9 minutes |
Standard Oven |
375°F |
9-11 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 3 minutes of baking.
- Assembly
Spread 1/2 oz (#70 scoop) of Kentucky Apple Butter on 4 cookies; stack into layers and top with 5th cookie.
Repeat for remaining cookies; chill overnight to allow flavors to blend and moisture to soften cookies.
Cut each cookie stack into 8 wedges; dust tops of each stack with powdered sugar before separating.
Serve 1 wedge per portion, at room temperature.
Recipe Tips
- Tip: Use remaining Kentucky Apple Butter as a spread on biscuits.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories180
- Total Fat7g
- Protein1g
- Total Carbohydrate28g
- Sugars20g
Servings: 120
Serving Size: 1 stack cookie wedge
Amount Per Serving Calories : 180
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 7g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 19% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 20g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 0,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 2,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 1&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice2
