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Cherry Mitten Hand Pies

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Cherry mitten hand pies are festive, individually sized pastries filled with sweet-tart cherry filling and wrapped in a golden, flaky crust. Shaped like cozy mittens, they’re a delightful treat for winter gatherings, holiday parties, or gifting.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 hand pies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 package pie dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
  • All-purpose flour (for dusting)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1–2 tablespoons milk for glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly flour a surface and roll out the pie dough to about 1/8-inch thick.
  3. Use a mitten-shaped cookie cutter to cut out an even number of shapes.
  4. Place half the cutouts on the baking sheet and spoon a small amount of cherry pie filling into the center of each.
  5. Brush edges with egg wash, top with matching cutouts, and seal edges with a fork.
  6. Brush tops with more egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  7. Use a knife to make a small slit or two in each pie for venting.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and slightly bubbling.
  9. Cool slightly, then drizzle with optional glaze made from powdered sugar and milk if desired.

Notes

  • Don’t overfill the pies to prevent leaks.
  • Use a homemade or store-bought crust depending on time and preference.
  • Get creative with seasonal shapes like hearts or stars.
  • These can be assembled and frozen unbaked for future use.

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