Sweet Potato Hand Pies 

Sweet Potato Hand Pies are a delightful twist on traditional sweet potato pie, offering a portable and crispy version of the classic dessert. Encased in a flaky pie crust, these hand pies are filled with a spiced mashed sweet potato mixture and fried to golden perfection. A sweet glaze drizzled over the top adds the finishing touch, making them a perfect treat for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, or any time you're craving a handheld dessert.

Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
  
  

• ¼ cup light brown sugar
  
  

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  
  

For the Hand Pies:

• 1 homemade pie crust recipe (or 2 boxes store-bought pie crusts)
  
  

• Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
  
  

For the Glaze:

• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  
  

• 6–9 tablespoons whole milk
  
  

Directions

1. Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Stir until fully combined and set aside.
   
   

2. Roll Out the Pie Crust: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie crust to ⅛-inch thickness. Use a 4–5 inch round cookie cutter to cut the crust into circles. You should get 26–28 rounds if using homemade crust; the number may vary with store-bought crusts.
   
   

3. Assemble the Hand Pies: Place 1 tablespoon of the sweet potato filling onto the center of each pie crust round. Fold each round into a half-moon shape and use water to wet the edges to help seal each crust. Crimp the edges with a fork and set aside.
   
   

4. Heat the Oil: In a medium pot over medium heat, add 2–3 inches of oil. Heat the oil until it reaches a temperature of 375°F (190°C).
   
   

5. Fry the Hand Pies: Carefully place 2–3 hand pies into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer the fried hand pies to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil
   
   

6. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and 6 tablespoons of milk. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches a pourable consistency.i
   
   

7. Glaze the Hand Pies: While the hand pies are still warm, drizzle the glaze over each one.
   
   

8. Serve: Allow the glaze to set slightly before serving. Enjoy your sweet potato hand pies warm or at room temperature.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 193 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 10g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 1g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 0mg
  
  

• Sodium: 0mg
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 26g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 2g
  
  

• Sugars: 17g
  
  

• Protein: 2g