Oatmeal Cookie Pie Crust

I love cheesecake and I do love traditional graham cracker crust, but I also love oatmeal cookies. Like. A lot. So, I decided to try this oatmeal cookie crust with my low fat cheese cake and I have to say. Damn. It is yummy! 

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 inch spring form pan. I use butter, crisco or sometimes cooking spray
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  3. 2. Mix the flour, cinnamon, and salt and then add the oats
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  5. 3. Using a mixer on medium speed, beat the brown sugar, butter, and vanilla 
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  7. 4. Using low speed, gradually add the flour mixture and mix very lightly, just until it is combined
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  9. 5. Press the mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides 
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  11. 6. Bake 10 minutes. I find it easier to place the pan on a cookie sheet to avoid dropping it