baked peanut butter cookie dough pie crust

How To Make baked peanut butter cookie dough pie crust

• Step 1
  Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Step 2
  In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer or wooden spoon until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
• Step 3
  Mix in the vanilla extract.
• Step 4
  Gradually add the flour and mix until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry or crumbly, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk, a little at a time, until it holds together when pressed.
• Step 5
  Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish using your hands or the back of a measuring cup. Aim for a uniform thickness of about 1/4 inch.
• Step 6
  Smooth the surface with a flat-bottomed glass or spatula for a polished look.
• Step 7
  Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden and set. Check for even baking; it should feel firm to the touch.
• Step 8
  Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pie dish (about 20–30 minutes) before adding your filling.
• Step 9
  Once cooled, fill with your desired pie filling (e.g., custard, pumpkin, or chocolate cream) and proceed with your pie recipe’s instructions. If not using immediately, cover tightly with plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
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