Description
These Pie Crust Snacking Cookies are a delightful way to transform leftover pie dough into a crispy, sweet treat. Rolled with cinnamon sugar and optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, they bake into golden, bite-sized cookies perfect for snacking or serving with tea.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 sheet refrigerated or homemade pie crust (rolled out)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins
- Finely chopped nuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- Drizzle of icing (powdered sugar mixed with milk)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Roll out the pie crust onto a lightly floured surface if it isn’t pre-rolled yet. This makes it easier to spread and shape.
- Brush with Butter: Use a pastry brush to evenly coat the entire surface of the pie crust with the melted unsalted butter, which helps the sugar mixture stick and adds richness.
- Mix Sugar and Spices: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, creating a fragrant cinnamon sugar blend.
- Sprinkle Sugar Mixture: Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered crust so every bite is sweet and flavorful.
- Add Optional Toppings: If desired, add a light sprinkle of finely chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips on top for added texture and flavor.
- Cut Dough Shapes: Use a knife or pizza cutter to slice the dough into strips, squares, or any fun shapes you like for easy snacking.
- Arrange for Baking: Transfer the cut pieces to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to ensure even baking and crisp edges.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden brown and crisp to the touch.
- Cool and Optional Icing: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. If desired, drizzle with a simple icing made from powdered sugar mixed with milk once fully cooled.
Notes
- These snacking cookies offer a fantastic way to use leftover pie dough that might otherwise go to waste.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Perfect as a sweet snack any time of day or a charming addition to tea time.
- You can customize the cookies by incorporating your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
