Butter-Crunch Crust

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This recipe is addapted from "The Kitchen Experience" by Jane LeCuyer.

You can make a quick dessert with this recipe by layering crumbled crust between layers of any flavored pudding in a fluted glass. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/2 cup Nuts, chopped (I prefer pecans)

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients together.

Spread out on a baking pan or cookie sheet. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and stir with a spoon.

If using as a pie crust: Save 3/4 cup for topping. Immediately press rest of mixture on bottom and sides of a 9" pie pan. Cool. Fill with lemon chiffon and top with crumbs.


Note:
I have never used this recipe as stated above. I let it cool completely and store in a zip lock bag. If I''m not using all of it right away, I store it in the freezer and use when needed.