Cooking Instructions:

Begin by chilling your pie dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour. This will help the dough remain firm and easy to work with.

Once chilled, roll out the pie dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch using a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface.

Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to cut out pumpkin shapes from the rolled dough, setting the cutouts aside.

For half of the pumpkin cutouts, use a knife to cut out jack-o-lantern faces, creating fun designs for the tops of your hand pies.

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while you prepare the filling.

Take one of the plain pumpkin cutouts and place a spoonful of your chosen filling in the center.

Brush the edges of the cutout with egg wash to help seal the pie.

Carefully place a pumpkin shape with a face on top of the filled piece and press the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.

Brush the tops of the hand pies with the remaining egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar for added texture and sweetness.

Place the assembled hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes or until they're golden brown.

For extra tips, remember that the key to a successful hand pie is keeping the dough cold throughout the process. Total cost per serving is $0.95, making this a budget-friendly treat.

If you find the dough becoming too warm while working, feel free to pop it back in the refrigerator for a few minutes.

Also, don't hesitate to experiment with different shapes and fillings to customize your hand pies to your liking. Enjoy your baking adventure!