Description
These Pie Crust Snacking Cookies are a quick and delightful treat made from simple pie crust dough, sugar, and cinnamon. Perfect for a sweet snack or a light dessert, these cookies are easy to prepare and bake to golden, crispy perfection in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust Base
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Toppings and Wash
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Using a brush, evenly coat the dough with the beaten egg wash to help the sugar and cinnamon stick and promote browning.
- Add Sugar and Cinnamon: Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon together thoroughly. Sprinkle this mixture generously over the egg-washed dough for sweet, spiced flavor.
- Shape Cookies: Cut the dough into strips or rounds using a knife or cookie cutters. You can twist the strips for a fun shape or leave the discs flat for classic cookie shapes.
- Bake Cookies: Arrange the shaped dough pieces on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden brown and are crispy to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before serving to ensure maximum crispness.
Notes
- For extra flavor, experiment with adding a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of vanilla extract to the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- If you prefer softer cookies, reduce the baking time slightly.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Use a sharp knife or cookie cutter for cleaner edges when cutting the shapes.
- You can substitute granulated sugar with coarse sugar crystals for added crunch and sparkle.
