Almond Shortbread Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Place the cookies in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, and process until fine crumbs form.
3. 3
   Add about 3/4 cup almonds with the sugar and salt; process until fine crumbs form.
4. 4
   Add the butter, and process until the mixture comes together.
5. 5
   Coarsely chop the remaining almonds, and stir into the crust mixture.
6. 6
   Press into the bottom and sides of 2 8-inch pie plates to form a crust, and bake until they are just turning golden, about 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.