Chocolate Cookie Crust

A rich-tasting crust.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Yields: 1 9-inch pie crust

Ingredients

• 30  chocolate wafers (Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers, to yield about 1 1/2 cups crumbs)
• 5  tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Put the cookies in the container of a food processor; process them until they are finely ground.
2. Transfer crumbs to a mixing bowl; combine crumbs, butter, salt, and vanilla; stir until the crumbs are moistened.
3. Press mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate and all the way up the sides of the pan; pack tightly so crust is even and compacted.
4. Bake in a 350° oven for 6-8 minutes or until crisp.
5. Let cool completely before filling.
6. May wrap crust in plastic wrap and freeze for 1 month.