Holiday Gingersnap Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 1 package gingersnap cookies , 16 ounce
• 0.33 cups brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

3. 3

   Set aside 12 to 18 whole gingersnap cookies. Crush remaining cookies until you have 1 1/2 cups fine crumbs. Reserve any remaining cookies for another use.

4. 4

   Mix gingersnap crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter together in a bowl until well combined.

5. 5

   Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

6. 6

   Arrange whole gingersnap cookies upright around the border of the springform pan, pressing into the base and overlapping slightly if necessary, so that they stand firmly.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 7 minutes. Cool crust completely before filling.