Description
Simple pioneer woman pie crust cookies deliver nostalgic comfort from childhood kitchens. Crisp, buttery edges and sweet cinnamon sugar coating invite warm memories of grandma’s classic treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie dough (enough for a single-crust pie)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) melted butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper, creating an ideal baking environment.
- Dough Handling: Roll out pie dough scraps on flour-dusted surface to 1/4 inch thickness, ensuring smooth, even texture.
- Flavor Layering: Generously brush rolled dough with melted butter, then evenly distribute cinnamon sugar across surface for rich, aromatic coating.
- Shaping: Use cookie cutters to create desired shapes, delicately transferring each piece onto prepared baking sheet with minimal spacing.
- Baking Process: Place sheet in preheated oven, baking for 12-14 minutes until edges transform into a delicate golden-brown hue.
- Cooling Technique: Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then gently transfer to wire rack for complete cooling, guaranteeing crisp, perfect texture.
Notes
- Maximize Leftover Dough: Transform pie crust scraps into delightful cookies instead of discarding them, reducing kitchen waste and creating an extra treat.
- Butter Brushing Technique: Liberally coat dough with melted butter to enhance flavor, create a golden surface, and ensure the cinnamon sugar adheres perfectly.
- Precise Rolling Matters: Roll dough to a consistent 1/4 inch thickness for uniform baking and achieving the ideal crisp texture across all cookies.
- Strategic Cooling Approach: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack, preventing breakage and maintaining structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg