Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Total Time::20 mins
Servings::8
Yield::1 (9-inch) pie crust
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies
⅓ cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Set aside 12 to 18 whole gingersnap cookies. Crush remaining cookies until you have 1 1/2 cups fine crumbs. Reserve any remaining cookies for another use.
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Mix gingersnap crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter together in a bowl until well combined.
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Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Arrange whole gingersnap cookies upright around the border of the springform pan, pressing into the base and overlapping slightly if necessary, so that they stand firmly.
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Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 7 minutes. Cool crust completely before filling.