Welcome to the sweet world of Easy Pie Crust Cookies! These little gems are not only incredibly easy to make, but they’re absolutely delightful.
With a hint of cinnamon and a dusting of sugar, they’re the perfect way to satisfy a sweet tooth without indulging in a full slice of pie.
It’s an excellent way to use leftover pie crust dough, meaning less waste in your kitchen.
This pie crust cookies recipes are super easy to make; even beginners can master them.
They’re versatile. Pair them with your favorite dessert dip or jam for a personalized treat.
This is a great recipe to make with kids. They’ll love using cookie cutters to make fun shapes!
The heavenly aroma of cinnamon and sugar that fills your kitchen while these homemade pie crust cookies bake is incomparable.
What Are Pie Crust Cookies?
A Pie Crust Cookie is a delicious little treat made from pie crust dough.
The dough is rolled out with a rolling pin, cut into shapes, and then baked until golden brown.
They are usually sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon to give them a sweet, delightful flavor.
What Ingredients Are in Pie Crust Cookies?
Here’s a simple list of ingredients used to get delicious cookies:
- Rolled pie crusts: The base for our cookies.
- White sugar: Gives a sweet taste to the cookies.
- Cinnamon: Adds warmth and a lovely flavor.
- Melted butter: Helps the sugar and cinnamon stick to the cookies and adds a hint of richness.
How to Make Easy Pie Crust Cookies
This easy recipe makes some of my favorite cookies! Especially because I can use all those leftover pie dough scraps!
Here’s how to make them:
- Roll out your pie crust and cut into desired shapes.
- Place the cut dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Brush each piece of cookie dough with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
- Bake until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
Pro Tips:
- For best results, use a lightly floured surface when rolling out your pie crust to prevent sticking.
- Feel free to get creative with your cookie cutters! From classic circles and squares to fun shapes like stars and hearts, the sky’s the limit.
- Always keep an eye on the cookies while they’re in the oven. They can quickly go from perfectly golden brown to burnt if left unattended.
- For a slightly different flavor, you can use brown sugar instead of white sugar for your cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Don’t throw away the scraps of pie dough! Gather them up, roll them out again, and continue cutting out more cookies until all the dough is used up.
Can You Use Store-Bought Pie Crust for Cookies?
Absolutely! In fact, using a store-bought pie crust makes this recipe even easier.
It saves time and the results are just as delicious.
Pro Tips for Using Store-Bought Pie Crust:
- Always let your store-bought crust come to room temperature before unrolling it to prevent cracking.
- If your store-bought crust does crack, simply pinch the dough together to seal it back up.
- Store-bought crusts can vary in thickness. If your crust is on the thicker side, you may need to increase the baking time slightly.
What Type of Pie Crust is Best for Cookies?
Any type of pie crust can be used for these pie dough cookies. You can use store bought or homemade.
However, for the best results, I recommend using a butter-based crust as it adds a rich flavor and creates a beautifully flaky texture.
Our favorite is this Flaky Butter Pie Crust, that is flaky and amazing. But let’s be real. We don’t all have time to make pie crust from scratch. So feel free to use your favorite store bought version too!
How Many Cookies Does One Pie Crust Make?
This largely depends on the size of your cookie cutter and their shapes.
A typical pie crust can yield about 20-24 cookies.
But big cookie cutters will yield less cookies and small cookie cutters will yield more cookies.
Are Cookies Made with Pie Crust Gluten Free?
The recipe as-is isn’t gluten-free since traditional pie crusts are made with wheat flour.
However, you can easily make these cookies gluten-free by using a gluten-free pie crust.
You can either buy those from the grocery store or make some at home.
How Do You Store Easy Pie Crust Cookies?
Store your fun Pie Crust Cinnamon Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
They’ll stay fresh and delicious for about a week.
Can You Freeze Cinnamon Cookies Made with Pie Crust?
Yes, you can! Just place the easy cookies in a freezer-safe airtight container.
They’ll last for up to 3 months.
When you’re ready to eat them, let them thaw at room temperature.
What Are Some Fun Ways to Enjoy Pie Crust Cookies?
Homemade Pie Crust Cookies aren’t just a fun treat to snack on by themselves; they also pair wonderfully with a variety of sweet dips.
Try dunking them in some Pumpkin Dip with Ginger Snaps or smearing them with your favorite jam.
You can also sandwich them with a layer of ice cream in between for a fun take on ice cream sandwiches.
The possibilities are only limited by your creativity!
Cookies Make From Pie Crust Make for a Great Holiday Gift
Looking for a unique and thoughtful holiday season gift?
These simple cookies, packaged in a cute box or tin, make for a perfect edible present.
They’re easy to make in large batches, and who wouldn’t love receiving a homemade treat?
Leftover Pie Crust Cookies are a simple yet delicious treat that you can make with just a few ingredients.
Tasty Recipes That Use Pie Crust:
- Maple Pie
- Pear Hand Pies
- Quiche Lorraine Recipe
- Best Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
- Pear Pie
- Easy Chocolate Pie
- Empanada Recipe
- Ham and Cheese Quiche
- Apple Pie Dip
- Apple Pie Cupcakes
- Grandma’s Coconut Cream Pie
- Peanut Butter Pie without Cool Whip
- Lemon Chiffon Pie
Whether you use homemade or store-bought pie crust, these cookies are sure to be a hit with your whole family!
So, the next time you’re in the mood for something sweet, give these cookies a try. You won’t be disappointed!
Easy Pie Crust Cookies
Easy Pie Crust Cookies: A delicious treat made from simple ingredients. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or indulging your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325*F
- Working with one crust at a time, remove crust from fridge and wrapper.
- Roll out onto counter.
- Cut out shapes with your cookie cutter (or just cut into rectangles or tear into pieces)
- Place on cookie sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
- Using a pastry brush, brush each cookie with melted butter.
- Sprinkle each cookie with a medium amount of cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes or until cookie edges begin to turn golden. Do not over bake!
- When first crust is used up completely (including scraps) complete the process with second crust.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 130Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 99mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g
Photos & Text Updated: August 17, 2023
Ida
Monday 27th of May 2024
I made these for Memorial Day. I diced 4 quarts strawberries, sprinkled with sugar and put in refrigerator overnight. I had 2 pie crusts which made 30 cookie cutter rounds (I don't have star cutter). I baked as directed. I served several rounds topped with strawberries and whipped cream for dessert. They were a big hit with the family! Thank you!!
Cathy
Sunday 27th of January 2019
Hi! My mom always made cinnamon rolls with leftover pie dough. Being that we are French Canadian, these are called “Pette de sœur” which translate to “nun’s farts’ Lol! I love this idea of cinnamon pie crust stars! I’m sure it will be a great success with my family! Thanks for sharing! 😁
Janelle
Tuesday 29th of January 2019
Yum! I've seen these as Cinnamon Roll Cookies and they are on my must make recipe list! Thank you!
Theresa Smith
Sunday 25th of December 2016
Super happy I found this! Came across this on pintrest funny enough (previous comment). Thanks a bunch, had a store bought pie crust in my fridge for a while and wanted something easy to make with it :)
Janelle
Thursday 16th of March 2017
Theresa so glad you did find this! It's a favorite of ours! And store bought or homemade pie crust works great!
Carolyn
Thursday 3rd of July 2014
How do I save your recipes to Pinterest? I don't search my timeline for recipes. Thanks.
Janelle
Thursday 3rd of July 2014
Carolyn,
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