kim55
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Post by kim55 on Apr 9, 2011 10:11:22 GMT -5
Does anyone else make "cookies" out of pie crust dough? I love them, especially with unsweetened whipped cream on top! My family thinks I am weird (I'm the only one with HFI) but they know I like them, so for holidays when I was a little girl my grandmother would make them for me, and now my sister does. Of course you have to use a recipe with no sugar.
I also bought something absolutely wonderful at a bake sale once--they were the shape of a small cookie but they were not sweet, kind of a cross between pie crust and cheese straws. They tasted like they were made with butter as the fat and they had just a little bit of cayenne. They had pecans on top, which some of you might not eat. Unfortunately I was not able to get the recipe, but I have been trying to find something similar ever since. Does anyone know where I might be able to find this recipe?
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Post by colormist on Apr 9, 2011 17:20:16 GMT -5
My mom usually makes rugalogs/pinwheels for me and my brother whenever she makes pies. She rolls out the leftover pastry, puts on a thin coat of butter and sprinkles with cinnamon. She then rolls up the dough into a log-shape and bakes it. Sometimes she leaves them in log shape, other times she cuts them into little wheels. Either way they are DELICIOUS.
I've had something like what you're describing. I think they were cheese straws, though. They were definitely pastry-like and made with a lot of flour and cheese. Mine had jalepenos in it. YUMMY. I found them at TJ Maxx. I thought there was someone here that made them and sold them on her website. I don't remember the name or link, though.
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Post by Tammy on Apr 9, 2011 22:29:59 GMT -5
I'm thinking Betsy's Cheese straws? Out of Florida, maybe? Couple of older sisters.
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Post by Tammy on Apr 9, 2011 22:31:34 GMT -5
Yep, found it Here you go: (from an older post by Betsy) Julienc, I sell the cheese straws mostly in the southeast. They are in the WHOLE FOOD STORES in the Atlanta area and some in NC, SC, AL, FL. Our web site is: www.betsyscheesestraws.com |
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Post by julienc on Apr 20, 2011 12:19:57 GMT -5
Yes! Betsy and her sister Jane both have HFI. I met Jane a few years back - lovely person! I believe Betsy's business spun out of an old favorite (HFI safe) homemade treat.
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Post by tikitavi on Nov 22, 2011 9:23:36 GMT -5
Kim55, could you please post your recipe for your pie crust? I love your idea of serving them with unsweetened whipped cream, for Thanksgiving this week! I thought I might put a sprinkle or two of cinnamon and pepper in the crust for some extra flavor!
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Post by tikitavi on Nov 29, 2011 15:54:58 GMT -5
I made the pie crust cookies for Thanksgiving! I just made an unsweetened pie crust (1 c flour, 1/2 c butter, a little salt, and enough water to form a ball), rolled it out, and cut into circles with a small glass, and baked on a 400F baking sheet for 10-20 minutes. Such a great snack!
ETA: I just wanted to add that these have become such a hit that my friends are actually requesting I make these for dinner parties!! Thank you so much for this idea!
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Post by ukbill on Dec 7, 2011 0:43:15 GMT -5
Try coating them with a little Australian Vegemite or Marmite (yeast extract) before baking  or adding a little strong mature cheese to the pastry before baking..Yum making me feel hungry! |
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