Ingredients
Pie Crust Dough
- 1 pie crust (use all butter pie crust recipe)
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 25 raw pecans (not toasted)
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Cut triangles: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie dough to about ⅛-inch thickness. Cut the dough into approximately 3-inch-wide strips, then slice each strip into 2½-inch-long triangles. Gather and reroll any scraps to cut out more triangles.
- Make fringe: Take one triangle at a time and use the tines of a fork to gently press small, indented lines along the base. This creates a decorative edge resembling a pie crust.
- Chill: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and evenly space the cut triangles on it. Chill them in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to help maintain their shape during baking.
- Make cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine the white sugar and ground cinnamon, stirring until well mixed.
- Make egg wash: In another small bowl, beat the egg with about 1 teaspoon of water until fully combined.
- Preheat oven: Set the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Decorate: Brush each chilled triangle with the egg wash. Then sprinkle cinnamon sugar generously on each piece, avoiding the fringed edges to keep the neat pie-slice look. Gently press one raw pecan into the center of each triangle to adhere firmly.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 20 to 25 minutes until they are deep golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Roll dough evenly to about ⅛-inch thickness to ensure proper crispness and avoid puffing.
- Use raw pecans, as toasted nuts tend to brown too fast and may burn during baking.
- Press the pecans gently into the dough so they stick well and prevent excessive puffing.
- Avoid sprinkling cinnamon sugar on the fringed edges to keep the pie slice appearance tidy.
- Chilling before baking helps the triangles maintain their shape and prevents spreading.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
