Sweet Potato Hand Pies: Easy, Comforting Treats for Everyone
These Sweet Potato Hand Pies are a delightful treat that blends comfort and sweetness, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 hand pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles.
- Place a spoonful of the sweet potato filling in the center of each circle and fold over, sealing the edges.
- Place the pies on a baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For added sweetness, consider dusting powdered sugar on top after baking.
- These hand pies can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 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