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Butter Cookie Crust

SUBMITTED BY: Nona 

"A rich buttery crust that's perfect for just about any sort of filling. It's perfect for cheesecakes. You may substitute chocolate cookie crumbs for a chocolate crust."
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RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 15 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch crust

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups finely crumbled vanilla wafers
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl combine the cookie crumbs, sugar, butter or margarine and cinnamon; mix until well blended. Press into a 9 inch pie plate.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 8, 2002 by SISSI808 
A good easy crumb crust. Make sure you make the crumbs fine enough. :&) MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 27, 2005 by SEE NU 
I make this one all the time. With one change I do not add the cinnamon. I have found that I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 12, 2003 by BIZZYSMOM 
A nice change from graham cracker crust. It held together nicely for my French Silk pie. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 28, 2008 by Leasweetie 
This crust is SO good! I used it for key lime pie and I will NEVER use graham cracker crust... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2003 by k. treat 
Easy and very good MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on may 26, 2003 by KATESTROFE 
This is a tasty and easy crust. I used it for banana cream pie and it was wonderful. I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2002 by BRAMY 
I really like this crust! It compliments my oatmeal pie. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 2, 2008 by Sweet Melissa 
This worked out well and was easy to make. The cinnamon was not good because I used it with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 10, 2008 by Sheri S. 
This was a great recipe for using up leftover vanilla wafers. I used it to make oatmeal pie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on may 15, 2008 by cheryl 
Love this crust.I have never been a big fan of graham crackers so this crust is the perfect... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Butter Cookie Crust

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 261

  • Total Fat: 15.2g
  • Cholesterol: 23mg
  • Sodium: 191mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 1.5g

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