Recipe for cooking homemade pie crusts with variations

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Homemade Pie Crusts with Variations

Posted by bettyboop50 at recipegoldmine.com 6/8/01 8:39:46 am

Graham Cracker Crust
1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs (about 18 single crackers)
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/3 c. melted margarine
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)

Mix together thoroughly. Press into 9-in. pie plate. Chill as is, or bake 350 degrees F for 8 mins. for firmer, crisper crust.

Gingersnap Crust
1 1/2 c. crushed gingersnaps
6 Tbsp. melted margarine

Mix together thoroughly. Press into 9-in. pie plate. Chill.

Crunchy Crust
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. quick oatmeal
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. melted butter

Mix together thoroughly. Press into 9-in. plate. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 12 mins.. Cool.

Cornflake Crumb Crust
1 1/3 c. cornflakes crumbs
    (takes 3 c. cornflakes)
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. melted margarine

Mix together thoroughly. Press into 9-in. plate. May use as is or bake at 375 degrees F for 5 to 7 mins.. Will hold up slightly better and has crisper taste when baked.

Cocoa Crumb Crust
1 1/2 c. vanilla wafer crumbs
1/4 c. cocoa powder
1/3 c. powdered\sugar
6 Tbsp. melted margarine

Mix thoroughly and press in 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 min.. Cool.