Description
Pie Crust Cookies are a simple, delightful treat made by rolling cinnamon sugar-coated pie crusts into slices and baking until golden and slightly caramelized. These crunchy, buttery cookies are easy to prepare and perfect for a quick homemade dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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For the Cinnamon Sugar
- 1 cup white sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (more if needed)
For the Cookies
- 2 pie crusts (1 package, containing 2 crusts)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Get prepped: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Melt the 2 tablespoons of salted butter and set aside.
- Make the cinnamon sugar: In a bowl, combine half of the white sugar (1/2 cup) with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Place the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar in a separate small bowl for rolling later.
- Prepare the pie crusts: Unroll both pie crusts and smooth them out gently using a rolling pin to ensure an even thickness.
- Brush with butter: Evenly brush the melted butter over the surface of each pie crust, covering entirely.
- Add cinnamon sugar: Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered pie crusts, making sure to cover them evenly.
- Roll up the crust: Starting at one end, roll each pie crust into a tight log shape to help the cookies hold together when sliced.
- Slice the rolls: Carefully slice each rolled pie crust into even pieces about ½ inch thick and arrange them spaced slightly apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cookies turn lightly golden brown and the sugar bubbles.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheet to firm up.
- Roll in sugar: Once cooled, roll each cookie piece in the remaining white sugar to coat them with a sweet finishing touch.
- Serve and enjoy: Your pie crust cookies are now ready to be devoured. Perfect with tea or as a sweet snack anytime!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon to taste for a stronger or milder spice flavor.
- Use salted butter as specified; if unsalted butter is used, consider adding a pinch of salt for balance.
- Ensure the cookies are cooled completely before rolling in sugar to prevent melting and sticking.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Try using a sharp knife to slice the rolled crusts evenly for uniform cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pie crust cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, easy dessert, quick cookies, homemade treats, buttery cookies
