Stale Cookies Make Great Pies
Huff Post says: Everyone thinks of pie crust as being a tricky kitchen skill to master ― though really, it’s not ― but that’s because folks forget about the simple ease of the cookie crumb crust. If crumbling butter into flour and rolling it out before it melts in your hands is not your thing, but pie is, this is the crust for you. Cookie crumb crust is basically just crumbled cookies and melted butter, pressed into a pie plate.
And, the best part is, it’s a great way to use up stale cookies. So you get to feel good about reducing food waste, plus you get rewarded with delicious pie. Life is good.
Sure, chocolate wafers, graham crackers and gingersnaps are the go-to options for cookie crumb crusts, but really any cookie will do ― even chocolate chip, so long as they’re crisp. The general rule of thumb for making a cookie crust is to use two cups crushed cookies to three tablespoons melted butter. You can add a little bit more sugar if more sweetness is what you crave, and even some spice (like cinnamon or cardamom) depending on the cookie you’re repurposing into crust.
