Pumpkin Hand Pies

Pumpkin Hand Pies are flaky little half moon pies filled with silky spiced pumpkin and rolled in buttery cinnamon sugar.

A 30 minute handheld fall dessert everyone grabs first!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Pumpkin Hand Pies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 182kcal

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper, set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together the pumpkin puree, egg, brown sugar, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth, set aside.
1 cup pure pumpkin puree, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Roll out the pie crusts on a clean work surface. Using a cookie or biscuit cutter (3 & ½ to 4 inches), cut out circles.
2 refrigerator pie crusts
Add 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon of filling to the middle of the pie crusts, you do not want to overfill them.
Using your fingers or a fork, crimp the edges to seal the pie crust around the filling. Place the pies on the parchment-lined sheet tray, not touching.
Taking a paring knife, cut a few slits in the top of the pie crust to let the steam escape.
Bake for 13-15 minutes until lightly golden brown.
While the pies are baking, in a small bowl stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Brush the pies on both sides with the melted butter.
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Immediately place the pies one at a time into the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated. Let cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature.

Don’t overfill: Be careful not to add too much filling, or the pies might burst open during baking.
Seal the edges well: Use a fork to crimp the edges and ensure a good seal so the filling doesn’t leak out.
Use parchment paper: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Brush with egg wash: For a beautiful golden brown finish, brush the tops of the pies with an egg wash before baking.
Let them cool slightly: Allow the hand pies to cool for a few minutes after baking so the filling can set and they’re easier to handle.
Customize your spices: Feel free to adjust the spices in the filling to suit your taste—pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg all work well.