Description
These Pie Crust Cookies are a delightful and easy-to-make treat using a simple all-butter pie crust. Rolled thin, cut into triangles, and decorated with a cinnamon sugar mixture and pecans, they bake to golden perfection with a crispy, flaky texture and a subtle sweetness perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 pie crust (all butter, homemade or store-bought)
Spices and Sugar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon water
Garnish
- 25 pecans (not toasted)
Instructions
- Cut triangles: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie dough to about ⅛-inch thickness. Cut the dough into strips approximately 3 inches wide, then slice each strip into 2½-inch-long triangles. Gather and reroll the scraps to cut out more triangles.
- Make fringe: Work with one triangle at a time and use the tines of a fork to gently press small, indented lines along the base of each triangle. This creates a decorative edge that resembles a pie crust.
- Chill: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the cut triangles evenly spaced on it. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to help the dough firm up for baking.
- Make cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine the white sugar and ground cinnamon, stirring until evenly mixed for a flavorful topping.
- Make egg wash: In a small bowl, add the egg and about 1 teaspoon of water, then beat with a fork until fully combined to create a glaze.
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) ensuring it reaches the ideal temperature for even baking.
- Decorate: Brush each triangle with the egg wash using a pastry brush. Then, evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over each triangle’s surface, avoiding the decorative fringed edge. Use a generous amount of sugar since it’s the primary source of sweetness. Gently press a pecan into the middle of each triangle for texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the cookies for 20 to 25 minutes or until they turn a deep golden color, indicating they are fully cooked. Remove the pan and allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before enjoying.
Notes
- Using a chilled dough and chilling the cut-out triangles before baking helps maintain shape and flakiness.
- The cinnamon sugar topping adds both fragrant spice and sweetness, so adjust sugar amounts only if needed.
- You can substitute pecans with other nuts like walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Be careful not to overbake; golden edges are a good indicator the cookies are done.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep cookies crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pie crust cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, easy cookies, pecan cookies, homemade cookies, buttery cookies
