Preparation Steps

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• If using a homemade pie crust, roll it out to about 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
• Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the pie crust. Place the cut-out shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Optionally, use a small sharp knife to add decorative details like veining to the cookies.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and heavy cream (or milk) to make the egg wash.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Brush the egg wash onto the surface of each pie crust cookie. Then, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over each cookie.
• Place the baking sheet with the cookies into the freezer for about 10 minutes. This helps the pie crust to firm up slightly before baking.
• Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and slightly puffed.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.