Basic Graham Cracker Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12-14 whole crackers)
1/4 cup sugar
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Preparation

Combine cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl, then add the butter and optional cinnamon.
Stir with a fork until crumbs are moistened.
Empty the mixture in the pie plate, then pat and press mixture evenly all around the bottom and sides of the plate.
Before filling, either bake in a preheated 350\u00b0F oven for 8-10 minutes or chill for about an hour.
(You simply want the crust to be firm and both baking and chilling will do that, although I prefer baking.).