Sweet Potato Hand Pies: Easy Comfort Food for Everyone
A delightful treat that combines the sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with a flaky crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 10 pies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, flour, butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix until a dough forms. Roll out the dough and cut it into circles.
- Add a spoonful of the sweet potato mixture onto one half of each circle.
- Fold the other half over and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
- Can be enjoyed as a dessert or snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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