When I was a kid, I loved when my grandma would make a pie. Not so much because of the pie itself (unless it was apple), but because of what she would do with the leftover crust. She’d sprinkle it with cinnamon and sugar, then bake until it was golden brown.
If you’re a pastry fan, like me, the crust can be the best part. And when sprinkled with a little cinnamon sugar, it’s the perfect afternoon treat. These days, I enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee, but back then, milk did the trick.
Pie Crust with Cinnamon and Sugar
pie crust scraps
ground cinnamon
granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 375F. Arrange pie crust on parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle first with cinnamon, then with sugar (do the cinnamon first so it doesn’t burn). Spread pieces out to allow even baking, then bake until golden-brown, about 11-15 minutes.
Cool completely before eating.
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So glad to see a new post!! These look like a great treat for kids and adults!!
Have you had the Stacy’s cinnamon sugar pita chips? They taste just like this! My mom used to do this exact same thing, and when I tried the pita chips the other day, it brought me instant nostalgia
So glad you are back!
My mom used to make these too! I forgot all about these yummy saving treat.
My mom did this when I was a kid and I make them for my kids now too. I even use cookie cutters to make shapes so they look like cutout cookies.
It looks good and good to chew.
Yum, what a great idea for left over pie crust!
My grandma called them dummy pies. I still make them all the time.