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Mini Pumpkin Hand Pies

Karissa Parrish
These mini pumpkin hand pies have a perfectly spiced pumpkin pie filling that's surrounded by a flaky pie crust and tossed in a cinnamon sugar mixture before baking. You can make these with either homemade or store bought pie dough too!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 mini pies

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Electric Stand Mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pumpkin Cookie Cutter

Ingredients:
 
 

  • 1 box refrigerated pie crust (2-count)

Pumpkin Filling

  • 4 ounces brick-style cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Topping

  • 1 large egg with a splash of water, for the egg wash
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:
 

  • Remove the pie dough from the refrigerator and set it aside.

Pumpkin Filling

  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream together the cream cheese, sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed until smooth and combined. Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt and mix on medium speed until combined. Scrape the filling into a small bowl and set aside.
  • Roll the pie dough out on a lightly-floured surface using a rolling pin. Use a 4-inch pumpkin cookie cutter and cut out 10 pumpkins (you could also use a circle cutter). Repeat with the other pie dough. You'll need a total of 20 pumpkins.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut three small slits onto the top of 10 pie crusts to resemble the ridges on a real pumpkin.
  • On a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat, place one pumpkin on and lightly brush it with the egg wash. Add 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin filling directly to the center of the dough and top with one of the cut pie dough pumpkins. Use a fork to crimp down all sides of the dough until fully sealed.
  • Repeat the step above until all 10 mini pies have been formed. Place the baking sheet into the freezer while the oven preheats.

Cinnamon Topping

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Once the oven is heated, lightly brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle on the cinnamon sugar. Place the whole pan into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or once they are golden-brown on top.
  • Allow the pies to cool before serving. Keep any leftover pies in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes:

Pie Dough: If you want to make your own, follow this recipe. If using store bought, follow the directions on the box for knowing how far in advance it should be sitting at room temperature before rolling it out.
Cookie Cutter: I used this pumpkin one, but you could also use a circle or biscuit cutter.
Topping: Be sure to brush the mini pies with an egg wash first before sprinkling on the cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1913IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword mini pies, mini pumpkin hand pies, pumpkin pie
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