No Bake Oreo Pie Crust

There is nothing better in this world than a delicious desert without baking.  And the best way to start such a dessert is with a pie crust, of course.  My kiddos love Oreos (or their generic equivalent - they don't know any better).  Using them for a pie crust is quick, simple, and cost effective.  Remember, you can always substitute the sandwich cookies with other flavors (Vanilla, Peanut Butter, Mint) and there is no need to remove the filling from between the cookies.

Ingredients:
24 whole Oreos (or your favorite generic version)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) melted butter

Instructions:
Place Oreos in a food processor and blend until crumb-like (think course sand). Combine crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl and mix well.  Pour the mixture into a pie dish.
Press the mixture evenly and firmly with your fingers and knuckles to cover the bottom and sides of the pie dish.
Refrigerate crust for about a half hour to an hour.  Fill with your favorite no bake pie filling.  Of course, this is an easy recipe to double and make two!!  Yum!! 




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