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Mini pumpkin hand pies

Mini pumpkin hand pies

Flaky pastry pockets filled with spiced pumpkin puree, these hand pies are a cozy bite-sized treat for fall gatherings or breakfast on the go.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Dough Rest Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 4 tablespoons ice water add 1 Tbsp at a time until dough holds
  • 1 large egg beaten, for egg wash
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar for sprinkling

Filling

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pie filling
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Dough

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar, then cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Drizzle in ice water a tablespoon at a time, tossing until the dough just holds when pinched; form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.

Filling & Assembly

  • While the dough chills, whisk together all filling ingredients in a bowl until silky smooth; cover and chill.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 3-inch circles.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling onto each circle, brush the edges with water, fold into half-moons, and crimp with a fork; cut slits on top.
  • Arrange the pies on the prepared sheet, brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with sugar, and bake 20–22 minutes until golden.
  • Let the pies rest on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Make sure the pumpkin filling is well-chilled before assembling to prevent leaking.
Use a rolling pin with dowel guides or measurement sticks for uniform thickness.
Leftover pies freeze well for up to 1 month; bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1hand pieCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 23g
Keyword fall baking, handheld desserts, Mini pumpkin hand pies, pumpkin hand pies, pumpkin pastry
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