Description
These Pie Crust Snacking Cookies are a delightful way to use up leftover pie dough. With a simple cinnamon sugar topping, these crispy treats are perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust Snacking Cookies:
- 1 prepared pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface if needed. Brush evenly with melted butter.
- Prepare the sugar topping: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture generously over the buttered crust.
- Cut and bake: Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the crust into desired shapes. Place on the baking sheet, sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired, and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies are perfect for using up leftover pie dough.
- For variety, try different toppings like nutmeg, cocoa powder, or Parmesan cheese.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg