Easy Pie Crust Cookies
These super simple pie crust cookies are great for snacking, sharing, and even topping your favorite pie recipes.
Did you know that you can make more than a pie from a pie crust?! This recipe will blow you away, you’ll be shocked that you never thought to turn a crust into cookies before.
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Making these cookies made with a pie crust could not be easier. They’re a great way to use up leftover pie crust but they’re also an excellent way to make some tasty cookies that don’t require much work at all!
These cookies are made using a store bought pie crust. It’s simple, and with some simple sugar and spices, you have a tasty finished product that everyone can enjoy.
Since these cookies are made out of a simple pie crust that we’re going to cut into shapes you can literally make these cookies into any size, shape, or seasonal theme you like!
Considering you can buy pie crusts already prepared and ready to bake the process starts off as easy as it ends! These cookies are great for topping pies, like this one!
Here’s what you’ll need to make pie crust cookies at home:
Making these cookies could not be easier. You’ll need a pie crust, an egg, some sugar, cinnamon, and milk. You can also plan on using some cookie cutters or just cut the shapes out by hand if you are super talented!
You can also use regular round cookie cutters and make a variety of circles which you can decorate if you like or just leave the circles! The process doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated.
How to make cookies from a pie crust:
I don’t think you’ll be surprised to find out that these cookies are easy to make. Pie crust cookies pack a punch of sweet flavor and flaky goodness, that doesn’t mean you have to work hard for it!
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Unroll the dough on a cutting board.
Use fall-themed cookie cutters to cut out pie cookie shapes from the unrolled dough.
Place the pie crust cookies on the prepared baking tray.
Beat together the egg and milk, then brush the egg mixture over all cookies.
Stir together the cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle over all cookies.
Bake for 6-8 minutes until just lightly golden.
Printable Pie Crust Cookies Recipe:
Here’s a printable version of this easy recipe. You can print this to save it for later or just keep it on hand for the next time you want to whip up a batch of cookies in a hurry.
There’s nothing stressful about this recipe, once you make it a time or two you’ll have the process down to a science and then you’ll be making them all the time!
Easy Pie Crust Cookies
These super simple pie crust cookies are great for snacking, sharing, and even topping your favorite pie recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust, unbaked
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Unroll the dough on a cutting board.
- Use fall-themed cookie cutters to cut out pie cookie shapes from the unrolled dough.
- Place the pie crust cookies on the prepared baking tray.
- Beat together the egg and milk, then brush the egg mixture over all cookies.
- Stir together the cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle over all cookies.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes until just lightly golden.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 76Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 67mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
I am not a medical expert. These calculations are provided as a courtesy.
If you are looking for other simple cookie recipes you are in the right spot. Cake mix cookies, brownie mix cookies, Easy Eggnog Cookies, and even No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies come together in a flash and are perfect for dessert or for sharing with a group.
LOVE THIS IDEA, Michele! We will be featuring you starting Wednesday at the Creative Crafts Linky Party!
Creatively, Beth
Thank you!