Pumpkin Hand Pies are a fun and delicious treat! If you love the flavors of fall, you’ll love that these hand pies are simple and easy to make. The great part about hand pies is that you can eat them while you’re walking around the room. The flavor of pumpkin is a must-have during the cooler months of the year. When it comes to pumpkin, this simple pumpkin recipe is an absolute must!
These hand pies are in the shape of a jack-o-lantern and are so cute! They’re also super fun to make with the kids and let them create their own treats. We make these several times a year and they’re always a hit!
Just a few simple ingredients are what you need to make this delicious pumpkin recipe. These are perfect for a simple snack or a fun dessert at the end of the meal.
Pumpkin Hand Pies
Ingredients
- 2 packages frozen puff pastry, thawed (4 sheets of pastry total)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 eggs, divided
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
How To Make Pumpkin Hand Pies
Preheat oven to 400F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Unroll the thawed puff pastry and use a rolling pin to roll out each sheet to about 8-inches by 14-inches.
Use a pumpkin shaped cookie cutter to cut out pumpkin shapes from the puff pastry.
Lay half of the pumpkin-shaped pieces of puff pastry on the prepared cookie sheets. Reserve the second half of the puff pastry pumpkins for later in the recipe.
In a small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree (be sure you’re using 100% pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling), brown sugar, 1 egg, heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and the vanilla extract. Spoon the filling into the center of each of the pumpkin-shaped puff pastries on the cookie sheets.
Dip your finger or a pastry brush in water and lightly brush water around the edges of the puff pastry.
Use a small sharp knife to cut out jack-o-lantern faces on the second half of the pumpkin puff pastries, then top each pumpkin on the cookie sheets with a jack-o-lantern puff pastry top. Gently press around the edges to seal closed (the water will help the two pieces stick together).
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water. Use a pastry brush to gently brush this egg wash over the top of the puff pastry pumpkins.
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar with the remaining 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Sprinkle the mixture over the pumpkins.
Bake at 400F for 13-15 minutes, until the jack-o-lanterns are puffed up and golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool before serving.
You’re going to love these easy pumpkin recipes and find a new family favorite. The more times that you make these cute treats, the more that you’re going to want them! If you’re ready for a new fall favorite treat, this is a great one to start with! They’re not only cute but they’re delicious as well!
These easy Pumpkin Hand pies are a great fall treat! Preheat oven to 400F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Unroll the thawed puff pastry and use a rolling pin to roll out each sheet to about 8-inches by 14-inches. Use a pumpkin shaped cookie cutter to cut out pumpkin shapes from the puff pastry. Lay half of the pumpkin shaped pieces of puff pastry on the prepared cookie sheets. Reserve the second half of the puff pastry pumpkins for later in the recipe. In a small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree (be sure you’re using 100% pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling), brown sugar, 1 egg, heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and the vanilla extract. Spoon the filling into the center of each of the pumpkin-shaped puff pastries on the cookie sheets. Dip your finger or a pastry brush in water and lightly brush water around the edges of the puff pastry. Use a small sharp knife to cut out jack-o-lantern faces on the second half of the pumpkin puff pastries, then top each pumpkin on the cookie sheets with a jack-o-lantern puff pastry top. Gently press around the edges to seal closed (the water will help the two pieces stick together). In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water. Use a pastry brush to gently brush this egg wash over the top of the puff pastry pumpkins. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar with the remaining 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Sprinkle the mixture over the pumpkins. Bake at 400F for 13-15 minutes, until the jack-o-lanterns are puffed up and golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool before serving. 
Pumpkin Hand Pies
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