dough scrap treats are the best treats EVER!
Yes, you read correctly, dough scrap treats!
what are dough scrap treats?
If you ever find yourself with leftover pie dough scraps, or trimmings from a phyllo or puff pastry recipe, do NOT throw them away! Turn them into dough scrap treats, aka the best treats EVER!
what do you do with leftover pie crust dough?
I always felt a little guilty when I found myself with leftover “scraps” from recipes using pie crust, phyllo or puff pastry dough. It seemed such a shame to toss them but I literally had no idea what to do with them.
Then, some years ago, I came across an article that solved this dilemma – and resulted in a delicious treat to boot!
how do you make them?
They couldn’t be easier (or faster) to make! Simply roll the trimmings from your recipe 1/8-1/4 inch thick and brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with either cinnamon sugar or grated parmesan cheese, place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake till golden brown, about 5 – 10 minutes.
what do you do with dough scrap treats?
You mean, other than pop them in your mouth? There are so many ways to use these goodies! Sweet scraps can be served with ice cream, Nutella or your favorite cookie dip. And savory scraps would be fun served with cocktails, or dipped in salsa, guac or marinara sauce.
Give ’em a try and tell me how you use them!
dough scrap treats
Ingredients
- scraps of pie crust, puff pastry or phyllo dough
- melted butter
- cinnamon sugar
- finely grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees for pie crust or phyllo dough scraps (400 degrees for puff pastry scraps). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Brush the dough with melted butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake till golden brown, 5 - 10 minutes (start watching after 5 minutes)
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
Need some more fun things to do with dough? Try pie crust cookies, pets de soeurs, bat and ghost “chips” or these yummy raspberry turnovers!
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Hi! I'm Sheri!
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When I was little and my mom was baking a pie, she’d always bake the extra dough scraps with cinnamon and sugar on them just for me.Thanks for the reminder Sheri.
Love,
Shalagh
Now that’s love – I did the same with these for Chelsea (using vegan butter, of course!) xo
My mom did the same!!
It seems like everyone’s mom/grandma/aunt did the same!!! 🙂
My mom always did this too. Growing up working class we saved every scrap.
I think that much (if not most) of the best sweet and savory goods came from some ancient “re-use” of every ounce of food. Of course now it’s all fancy-like….
My mom did that with left over pie crust, brush them with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar roll them up slice them and bake.
I still do this 63 years later for my family.
SO many people have shared with me that their moms/grandmas/aunts did this growing up – love it!!!
Sheri! This reminds me of childhood! I was searching to see if you had a post that explained the difference between phyllo dough and puff pastry, and this popped up!
Thanks Annie! I should probably do a post like that! 🙂