Description
These Pie Crust Cookies are a quick and simple sweet treat made from store-bought pie crusts, coated in cinnamon sugar and baked to golden perfection. Crispy, buttery, and perfectly spiced, these cookies are an easy dessert or snack that can be made in under 30 minutes using just a few ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base
- 2 pie crusts (1 package containing 2 crusts)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1 cup white sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (adjust more if desired)
Instructions
- Get prepped: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking. Melt 2 tablespoons of salted butter in a small bowl.
- Make the cinnamon sugar: In a medium bowl, combine half of the white sugar (1/2 cup) with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, mixing well. In a separate small bowl, place the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar for later use.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the two pie crusts onto a clean surface. Use a rolling pin to smooth and slightly flatten each crust for an even thickness.
- Butter the crusts: Using a pastry brush, evenly coat both pie crusts with the melted butter, ensuring every inch is covered for flavor and crispness.
- Apply cinnamon sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the buttered dough, covering the entire surface area evenly.
- Roll and slice: Starting at one edge, tightly roll the pie crusts into logs. Once rolled, slice the logs into even pieces, roughly 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick, and place them spaced slightly apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for about 15 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown and the sugar starts bubbling.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on the sheet to firm up and retain their shape.
- Finish with sugar: Once cooled, roll each cookie piece in the remaining plain white sugar to add a crunchy, sweet coating.
- Enjoy: Serve and enjoy your buttery, cinnamon sugar pie crust cookies as a delightful quick dessert or snack.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon to taste if you prefer a stronger spice flavor.
- Use salted butter as it enhances the sweetness and flavor of the cookies.
- Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before rolling in sugar to prevent melting and clumping.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a variation, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or a hint of vanilla extract to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pie crust cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, easy cookies, quick dessert, homemade cookies, buttery cookies
