Description
Pie Crust Cookies are an easy and delightful treat made by rolling up buttery pie crusts coated in cinnamon sugar, then baking until golden and crispy. These cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, with a satisfying crunch and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them ideal for a quick dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (more if needed)
Dough
- 2 pie crusts (1 package of 2 crusts)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
Instructions
- Get prepped: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Melt the 2 tablespoons of salted butter so it’s ready to use.
- Make the cinnamon sugar: In a bowl, combine half of the white sugar (½ cup) and the cinnamon. Place the remaining ½ cup of sugar in a separate small bowl for finishing later.
- Prepare the pie crust: Unroll the 2 pie crusts onto a clean surface. Smooth them out with a rolling pin to remove creases and to ensure even thickness.
- Butter and sugar the crust: Brush the melted butter evenly over the surface of the pie crusts. Then, generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture all over the buttered dough, covering it completely.
- Roll up the dough: Starting from one edge, roll the pie crust tightly into a log shape, ensuring the filling stays inside.
- Slice into cookies: Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled log into evenly sized pieces (approximately ½ inch thick) and place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there’s slight space between each cookie.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned and the sugar is bubbling and caramelized.
- Cool the cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheet.
- Finish with sugar coating: Once cooled, roll each cookie in the remaining white sugar for an extra sweet finish.
- Serve and enjoy: Your Pie Crust Cookies are now ready to be devoured. Enjoy them fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure to roll the dough tightly to prevent the cookies from unraveling during baking.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Adjust cinnamon to your taste preference if you desire more spice.
- These cookies are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute butter with a vegan margarine or coconut oil.
- 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, cinnamon cookies
