Pie Crust Cookies
Holiday pie season is upon us, and Pie Crust Cookies are a fast & tasty way to use up leftover pie crust scraps! Or if you're just craving a simple treat, Pie Crust Cookies come together in minutes, and feature a delectable combo of flaky pastry and cinnamon-sugar!
Servings 20 cookies
Ingredients
For cookies:
- 1 9-inch prepared pie crust Pillsbury brand are my favorite, and I've heard great things about Trader Joe's brand
- 1 tbsp. butter melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
For glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 - 2 tbsp. milk
Instructions
For cookies:
- If using a store-bought, prepared pie crust, allow to thaw to room temperature so it's pliable and easy to work with.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll pie crust from 9 inches to about 12 inches.
- Brush crust with melted butter. A tablespoon doesn't seem like a lot of butter, but it goes a long way!
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over pie crust. Press lightly to help adhere.
- Roll the pie crust into a log, coiling it tightly. Seal the edges.
- Carefully wrap the pie crust log with plastic wrap, and chill for at least an hour, up to 24 hours.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats -- this step is a must!
- Slice into roughly 1/4-inch coins.
- Arrange coins on baking sheets two inches apart.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
- Remove from heat, cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes (not much longer or they'll stick), then carefully flip cookies over, and allow to cool completely.
For glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp. milk until smooth.
- Glaze should be drizzleable. Add an additional teaspoon of milk at a time, if needed, to achieve a thin, drizzleable consistency.
- Drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Allow to set.
- Store cookies in a cool, dry place at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.