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Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray. This prepares your vessel for the delicious Snickerdoodle Cobbler: Warm, Gooey Dessert.
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In a large bowl, combine 4 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp cornstarch, and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss thoroughly to ensure the apples are evenly coated with this gooey core mixture.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cream of tartar, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon. This forms the base for your Cinnamon-Kissed Topping.
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Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring a tender topping.
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Pour in 1/2 cup whole milk and mix gently with a fork until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough will be shaggy. This creates the perfect Cinnamon-Kissed Topping for your Snickerdoodle Cobbler.
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Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of the Cinnamon-Kissed Topping over the apples. Don't worry about covering every spot; the topping will spread as it bakes.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and tender. For the best Snickerdoodle Cobbler: Warm, Gooey Dessert, ensure the apples are fully cooked through.
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While warm, combine 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon for the Sweet Spice Dust. Sprinkle generously over the baked cobbler. Let the Snickerdoodle Cobbler: Warm, Gooey Dessert rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.