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Shortbread Cookie Crust for a Coconut Cream Pie Recipe
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Shortbread Pie Crust

This pie crust is easy and like biting into a buttery shortbread cookie! It compliments berry and chocolate pie perfectly!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 Pie
Calories: 2783kcal
Author: Eden
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl or food processor, beat the butter until fluffy, and add in the sugar.
  • Then, add in the flour and lightly mix with the paddle attachment or your hands. Add in the vanilla extract and baking powder and mix until the mixture is crumbly.
  • Roll the dough or press it into a pie dish, up the sides and make a nice crust, and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Let the crust cool before adding the filling.
  • Proceed with the pie filling instructions for whatever pie you're making.

Nutrition

Calories: 2783kcal | Carbohydrates: 252g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 187g | Saturated Fat: 117g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 48g | Trans Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 488mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 5673IU | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 12mg