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Easy Graham Cracker Crust

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What You'll Need 1 Package Graham Crackers (~10 Crackers or 1&1/2 C) 1/3 C Sugar 6 Tbsp Oil or Butter Makes one ~9" Pie Crust Begin by pulverizing the graham crackers and sugar using preferably a food processor or mechanical blender. If without, place graham crackers in a zip bag and smash with a stout object. The grind has a fairly critical role on the final graham cracker crust, think of the dessert you are preparing and consider the role you would like the crust to play. In delicate, more intricate dishes like a cheesecake the graham cracker crust should be a thinner crust, think background accessory player providing all reasonable benefits without any risk of detracting from the starring role of the cheesecake. However, in many other desserts such as a blueberry crumble or banana creme pie the graham cracker crust plays a much larger role and due to the natural instability these filling a thicker, sturdier crust is essential. Alas I digress, simply pulveri...

Pie Crust Cookies

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Always have scraps left over after putting together your pie? Try out this nifty cookies to use up your leftovers, leaving you with #nowaste and a great cookie to eat and share! Lay out strips of unused pie crust. Cut into bit size pieces. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.  Bake for 4-6 minutes at 350. Adjust time accordingly if baking at hotter or cooler temps.  Enjoy!