Easy S’mores Hand Pies for a Fun Dessert
Easy S’mores Hand Pies – Crispy, gooey, and fun! After making these many times, I discovered the trick to the perfect s’mores hand pie is chilling the dough. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Cinnamon Sugar Churro Pancakes for Easy Weekend Brunch and Creamy Italian Mushroom Carbonara Recipe for Dinner.
Why This Easy S'mores Hand Pies for a Fun Dessert Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy, flaky pie crust
- Gooey, melted chocolate and marshmallow filling
- Perfect for parties or a quick dessert
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
What You'll Need for Easy S'mores Hand Pies for a Fun Dessert
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Pie crust
- Graham crackers
- Milk chocolate bars
- Marshmallows
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
đź“ť Ingredient Notes
- Pie crust: You can use store-bought or homemade. I prefer homemade for a better flavor.
đź›’ Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Food processor — Makes quick work of pulsing graham crackers into crumbs. → See on Amazon
- Pizza cutter — Easily cuts pie dough and marshmallows. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy S'mores Hand Pies for a Fun Dessert
- Prepare the graham cracker crust: Pulse graham crackers and sugar in a food processor until fine. Add melted butter and pulse until combined.
- Chill the dough: Roll out pie dough, cut into squares, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Assemble the hand pies: Place a piece of chocolate and a marshmallow on each chilled dough square. Brush edges with water, fold over, and press to seal.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), place hand pies on a baking sheet, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy S'mores Hand Pies for a Fun Dessert
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overfill the hand pies. Too much filling can cause them to leak and make a mess in the oven.
- : For a crispier crust, brush the tops of the hand pies with a little milk before baking.
- : To prevent sticking, line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Storing & Reheating Easy S'mores Hand Pies for a Fun Dessert
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover hand pies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The graham cracker crust and pie dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Freezing Easy S'mores Hand Pies for a Fun Dessert
You can freeze the assembled, uncooked hand pies for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Microwave for 15-20 seconds, but be careful not to overheat as it can make the crust soggy.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a more even distribution of chocolate, chop the chocolate bars into small pieces before using.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the milk chocolate with dark chocolate or white chocolate, depending on your preference.
- Make-ahead: These hand pies are best eaten fresh, but you can make them up to a day ahead and store in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Scaling: This recipe makes 8 hand pies. You can double the recipe to make more.
- Troubleshooting: If your hand pies are browning too quickly, tent them with aluminum foil and continue baking until done.
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Easy S'mores Hand Pies for a Fun Dessert
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Pie crust
- Graham crackers
- Milk chocolate bars
- Marshmallows
Seasonings
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the graham cracker crust: Pulse graham crackers and sugar in a food processor until fine. Add melted butter and pulse until combined.
- Chill the dough: Roll out pie dough, cut into squares, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Assemble the hand pies: Place a piece of chocolate and a marshmallow on each chilled dough square. Brush edges with water, fold over, and press to seal.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), place hand pies on a baking sheet, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a more even distribution of chocolate, chop the chocolate bars into small pieces before using.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the milk chocolate with dark chocolate or white chocolate, depending on your preference.
- Make-ahead: These hand pies are best eaten fresh, but you can make them up to a day ahead and store in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Scaling: This recipe makes 8 hand pies. You can double the recipe to make more.
- Troubleshooting: If your hand pies are browning too quickly, tent them with aluminum foil and continue baking until done.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover hand pies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: You can freeze the assembled, uncooked hand pies for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
- Microwave reheat: Microwave for 15-20 seconds, but be careful not to overheat as it can make the crust soggy.
- Make ahead: The graham cracker crust and pie dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sat. Fat: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy S'mores Hand Pies for a Fun Dessert FAQs
Yes, you can make the graham cracker crust and pie dough ahead of time. Assemble the hand pies and store in the fridge until ready to bake.
Overbaking can cause the hand pies to become dry. Keep an eye on them and bake until golden brown but not too dark.
Yes, you can make S'mores Hand Pies in the air fryer. Preheat to 350°F (175°C), place the hand pies in the basket, and air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
You can substitute graham crackers with crushed cookies like digestive biscuits or ginger nuts.
The dough may not have been chilled enough. Make sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy S'mores Hand Pies for a Fun Dessert and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
