Hey there, holiday lovers!
Are you in the mood for some festive fun? I’ve got a treat that’s perfect for the season: pie crust Christmas cookies!
These little gems are flaky, sweet, and oh-so-fun to decorate.
They’re also super easy to whip up, making them a perfect holiday activity.
Let’s dive into the holiday spirit and make some cookie magic!
| Preparation Time | 15-20 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 10-15 minutes |
| Total Time | 25-35 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Ingredients
- 1 full pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon water
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Pie Crust
Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out your pie crust into a circle approximately 12 inches in diameter and between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick.
Step 2: Cut and Arrange Cookies
Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the rolled pie crust.
If you don’t have cookie cutters, you can cut the dough into strips or diamonds.
Carefully lift the cut cookies with a spatula and transfer them to a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.
Re-roll any scraps of dough and continue cutting out cookies until all the dough is used.
Step 3: Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture and Egg Wash
In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
Whisk until well combined and set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together one large egg and one teaspoon of water to create an egg wash.
Step 4: Brush Cookies with Egg Wash
Using a pastry brush, lightly dip it in the egg wash and gently brush the surface of each cookie.
If the cookies slide around, dab the egg wash onto them instead.
Step 5: Sprinkle Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the brushed cookies.
Step 6: Bake and Cool
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.
Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your dough and size of the cookies.
Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before serving.
Enjoy your delicious pie crust cookies!
