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Mini Sweet Potato Hand Pies

Mini Sweet Potato Hand Pies for Cozy, Flavorful Treats

These Mini Sweet Potato Hand Pies are delightful, portable treats filled with sweet potato flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 8 pies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 package Premade Pie Crust Use a high-quality option like Trader Joe’s.
Filling
  • 1 cup Cooked Mashed Sweet Potato Canned sweet potato puree can be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Fresh spices preferred.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg A little goes a long way.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Optional.
Glaze & Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream or Half and Half Can swap with milk.
  • 2 tablespoons Turbinado Sugar

Equipment

  • Toaster Oven
  • Medium Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cookie Cutter
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your toaster oven to 400°F (375°F for convection).
  2. Lightly grease a quarter sheet pan or line it with a silicone baking mat.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked mashed sweet potato, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, fine sea salt, and chopped pecans. Mix until smooth.
  4. Roll out the premade pie crust to a thickness of about 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
  5. Using a 3-inch cookie cutter, cut the rolled dough into circles and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Spoon about 1½ to 2 teaspoons of filling onto one half of each dough circle, fold over, and seal the edges.
  7. Brush the tops with heavy cream or half-and-half and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  8. Bake in the preheated toaster oven for 12 to 14 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
  1. Serve warm or chilled, optionally with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1hand pieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These mini pies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 1 week. Freezing is also an option for up to 2 months.

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