Butter Cookie Crust

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A rich buttery crust that's perfect for just about any sort of filling. It's perfect for cheesecakes. You may substitute chocolate cookie crumbs for a chocolate crust.

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Servings:
8
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch crust

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups finely crumbled vanilla wafers

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. In a medium bowl combine the cookie crumbs, sugar, butter or margarine and cinnamon; mix until well blended. Press into a 9 inch pie plate.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Cool.

Editor's Note:

Depending on what's available in your area, you may substitute tea biscuits, butter cookies, or digestive biscuits for the vanilla wafers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

261 Calories
15g Fat
30g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 261
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g 3%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 39mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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