Whole Wheat Cookie Crumb Pie Crust
A simple pie crust made by combining whole wheat cookie crumbs, sugar, and butter, then baking until set.
Ingredients
whole wheat cookie crumbs
1 lb (450 g)
sugar
8 oz (225 g)
butter (melted)
8 oz (225 g)
Instructions
1
Step 1
Combine the cookie crumbs and sugar in a mixing bowl.
2
Step 2
Add the melted butter and mix until evenly combined; the crumbs should be fully moistened with butter.
3
Step 3
Divide the mixture into pie pans: 8 oz (225 g) for a 9-inch (23 cm) pan, 6 oz (180 g) for an 8-inch (20 cm) pan.
4
Step 4
Press the mixture evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Use another pan pressed on top to compact the crumbs.
5
Step 5
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
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Step 6
Cool completely before filling.
