Yummy Chocolate Or Gingersnap Cookie Crumb Pie Crust Recipe

Whip up this incredibly easy pie crust in minutes! Choose your adventure: decadent chocolate or warm spiced gingersnap. Perfect for any pie filling, this recipe delivers a buttery, crunchy base that's sure to impress. Get ready to bake!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 154.7 kcal

Protein 2g

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Yummy Chocolate Or Gingersnap Cookie Crumb Pie Crust

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Yummy Chocolate Or Gingersnap Cookie Crumb Pie Crust

1 ½ cups chocolate wafers
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons (3 ounces) melted unsalted butter

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How to Make Yummy Chocolate Or Gingersnap Cookie Crumb Pie Crust

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a food processor, pulse 1 ½ cups chocolate wafers or gingersnaps until finely crumbed.
Add ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) melted unsalted butter to the food processor. Pulse until evenly moistened.
If desired, set aside 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture for garnish.
Press the remaining crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Let cool completely on a wire rack before adding your favorite pie filling.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

22g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Yummy Chocolate Or Gingersnap Cookie Crumb Pie Crust?

Yummy Chocolate Or Gingersnap Cookie Crumb Pie Crust takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Yummy Chocolate Or Gingersnap Cookie Crumb Pie Crust?

Yummy Chocolate Or Gingersnap Cookie Crumb Pie Crust has approximately 154.7 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Yummy Chocolate Or Gingersnap Cookie Crumb Pie Crust?

The key ingredients for Yummy Chocolate Or Gingersnap Cookie Crumb Pie Crust are Chocolate Wafer Crumbs, Sugar, Vanilla, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.