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I love making icebox-type dessert pies for the summer season. So many of the recipes sounded great, but called for a chocolate cookie crumb crust. I'm not about to buy a pre-made chocolate crust, nor do I ever have chocolate cookies on hand cause they are too darned expensive to buy, and I didn't want to have to make chocolate cookies just for a crust.
SO, one day I was making a pie flavor that just screamed out for a chocolate crumb crust and I was going to use my plain old cheapo standby graham cracker crust recipe, but then I got a bright idea of adding some cocoa powder to the processor while making the crumbs. It worked great, 1/4 cup.
It was one of those inspired moments that you have no idea where they come from. I've made several of the crusts since then with the plain old cheapo graham crackers and cocoa powder and the pie flavors have definitely been enhanced by the chocolate flavored crust. I couldn't tell the difference between my fake chocolate cookie crust and one made from actual chocolate cookies.
By Susan M. from Omaha, Ne
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Post By john e (Guest Post)
(08/18/2008)
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I will definitely try this. I was using chocolate animal crackers in the food processor but this sounds a lot easier. I assume you can add the cocoa to the boxed graham cracker crumbs. Thanks
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Post By Joanne (Guest Post)
(02/14/2008)
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Thanks. I have been looking all over for the chocolate crumbs, and can't find them, so have had to buy the expensive cookies. I plan to try it with the next chocolate crust I make. I wonder if it would work with vanilla wafers, as well as with graham crackers?
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Post By Cindy (Guest Post)
(12/17/2007)
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Cool idea! I've been searching for Oreo Choc. cookie crumbs, just to find they've discontinued them! They still put out recipes for them, tho! I'm gonna try this idea this week. THANKS!
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to the post from Vickie "Can you please give us that recipe for your Kentucky Burbon Balls? It sounds yummy!:) thanks
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Post By Moe (Guest Post)
(11/14/2007)
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To the person who feels pain when making crumbs with a rolling pin: I've had rheumatoid arthritis for years, but have no problem making any kind of crumbs. Why? Because my best friend, my FOOD PROCESSOR, is always on the kitchen counter. I also have a blender, my favorite for liquidy things and, oddly enough, making bread crumbs out of old bread. But the food processor is SUCH a great tool for those of us with reduced hand strength. Give it a try, and then tell me you haven't fallen in love. I chop, slice, puree and do lots of other things with my machine. Crumb crusts are a snap. You can even add the butter, etc. once the crumb consistency has been attained, and let it mix for you (protects your joints, too).
I now have a kitchen aid, but used to love my old moulinex (they don't exist anymore). Ask around, who recommends their machine and read reviews on Amazon.com. Hope you find great tools to work with your reduced mobility. They make all the difference.
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Post By Sally (Guest Post)
(08/23/2007)
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Thanks so much for the tip. I have a recipe that calls for chocolate wafer cookie crumbs for the crust, but was thrilled when I was able to start buying the Oreo cookie crumbs. Recently I was unable to buy the crumbs and had to revert back to the wafer cookies and making my own crumbs, which I used to do with a zip lock bag and rolling pin. I found this a real problem, as my strength just isn't what it used to be, because of medical problems! Thank you, thank you!
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Post By Vicki Daniels (Guest Post)
(07/16/2007)
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Great idea as you can no longer buy the Oreo cookie crumbs in a box like graham crumbs. The chocolate cookie crumbs are essential to a recipe I have for Kentucky Burbon Balls.
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Post By Carolyn (Guest Post)
(05/16/2006)
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Thanks for a terrific idea! I'd like to suggest brushing the crust with melted chocolate, too. I usually freeze the crusts first so the crumbs don't drive me crazy, but doing this is so yummy! Try it with coconut or banana cream pies - luscious!
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GREAT TIP! I am the idiot who buys those little chocolate wafers and they are co$tly. So needless to say no chocolate crusts often. But now boy will I use this great tip. THANK YOU!!!!! Makes sense yet never came up with it.
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Great Idea ... I would have never thought of that .. but DUH! Thanks for sharing!
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Post By (Guest Post)
(05/01/2006)
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WOW. THANKS FOR LETTING US KNOW I'LL HAVE TO REMEMBER THIS FOR THE FUTURE
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