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
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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.

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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.