Sweet Potato Hand Pies: Easy, Comforting Treats for Everyone
Delight in these sweet potato hand pies, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 hand pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, flour, sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
- Roll the dough out and cut into rounds.
- Fill each round with a spoonful of filling and fold over, sealing the edges.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- These pies can be made ahead of time and frozen.
- Add more spices for a flavor boost!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Hand Pies, dessert, comfort food