Sweet Potato Hand Pies

Ingredients

• 1 package (2 crusts) refrigerated pie dough, or a double batch of homemade dough
• 2 cups mashed sweet potato mixed with 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 2 tbsp coarse sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. 2Roll out the dough and cut into 5-inch rounds (or squares).
3. 3Spoon a small amount of the 2 cups mashed sweet potato mixed with 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon filling onto one half of each round, leaving a border, then fold over and crimp the edges shut with a fork.
4. 4Arrange the hand pies on the prepared sheet, brush with the egg wash, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and cut a small slit in the top of each.
5. 5Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown.
6. 6Cool slightly before serving.

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