chocolate pie crust (my way )

Recipe by
Linda Smith
Oelwein, IA

Needed a Chocolate crust for a pie found this in one of my Mother's old cook books, it was perfect for the pie I was making.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chocolate pie crust (my way )

  • I c
    flour
  • 3 Tbsp
    cocoa powder (unsweetened )
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/3 c
    shortning
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 3-4 Tbsp
    cold water

How To Make chocolate pie crust (my way )

  • 1
    Mix flour, coco powder, and sugar together.
  • 2
    Using a cutter or a fork add 1/3 cup shortning, till the mixture looks like small peas.
  • 3
    Add vanilla and mix well. Add 3-4 tablespoons cold water mix till it forms a ball
  • 4
    Roll out place in 8 inch pie plate flute edges and prick bottom and sides.
  • 5
    Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until set. Cool fill with filling of your choice and serve.

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