Strawberry Sugar Cookie-Stuffed Hand Pies with Glaze
Individual hand pies featuring a delightful surprise of sugar cookie dough and strawberry fruit snacks wrapped in flaky pie crust. These creative treats combine the best of cookies and pies in one portable dessert, perfect for parties, lunch boxes, or when you want something uniquely sweet. The optional powdered sugar glaze adds an elegant finishing touch that makes these pies look bakery-quality while remaining simple enough for home bakers.
Ingredients
- 1 box refrigerated Pillsbury pie crusts (14.1 oz, 2 count), softened as directed on box
- 8 rounds cookie dough from refrigerated Pillsbury Ready to Bake sugar cookie dough (16 oz package, 24 count), unbakedchocolate chip cookie dough1:1flavor-change
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- 8 count Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers strawberry flavored fruit snacks
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar(optional)
- 3 teaspoons milk(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 450 degrees F
- 2
Remove pie crusts from pouches and unroll on work surface
- 3
Cut eight 3 1/2-inch rounds from each crust for 16 total rounds
- 4
Place 1 unbaked cookie in center of 8 rounds
- 5
Top each cookie with 1 fruit snack
- 6
Brush edge of each filled crust round with water
- 7
Top with remaining 8 rounds and press edges together with fork to seal
- 8
Brush top of each pie with water and sprinkle with sugar
- 9
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown
- 10
Cool completely
- 11
Mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth, adding milk until thin enough to drizzle
- 12
Drizzle glaze over pies
- 13
Let stand until glaze sets, about 30 minutes
Tips
Ensure pie crust edges are well-sealed with fork tines to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
Cool pies completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and running off.
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days
Can be assembled and refrigerated unbaked for up to 4 hours before baking
Best served at room temperature within 2 hours of glazing
Common Mistakes
Seal edges thoroughly with fork to avoid filling leakage during baking
Cool completely before glazing to prevent melting
Substitutions
use any preferred flavor
use your favorite recipe
creates different flavor profile
FAQ
Can I freeze these pies?
Yes, freeze baked and cooled pies without glaze for up to 1 month. Thaw and add glaze before serving.
What if I don't have a 3 1/2-inch round cutter?
Use a large drinking glass or bowl as a template, or cut freehand into approximate 3 1/2-inch circles.
How long will the glaze stay fresh?
Glazed pies are best eaten within 24 hours as the glaze may become sticky or lose its appearance over time.