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Closeup of vegan ghost hand pies with blueberry filling peeking through cutouts 2

Adorable Vegan Ghost Hand Pies with Blueberries


  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 12 hand pies 1x

Description

Flaky vegan hand pies shaped like ghosts and filled with a sweet-tart blueberry filling, perfect for Halloween treats and kid-friendly fall baking.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten free flour blend
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • ½ cup vegan butter, chilled and cubed
  • 34 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons plant-based milk

  • Instructions

    1. In a large bowl whisk flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar.

    2. Cut in chilled vegan butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

    3. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough holds together. Form into two discs, wrap, and chill 30 minutes.

    4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine blueberries, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until thickened, then cool.

    5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    6. Roll out one dough disc to ⅛-inch thickness on a floured surface.

    7. Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut an even number of shapes.

    8. Place half of the cutouts on the baking sheet. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cooled blueberry filling onto each, leaving edges clear.

    9. Top with remaining cutouts, pressing edges to seal and crimping with a fork. Use a small knife or straw to cut out eyes and mouths.

    10. Brush tops with plant-based milk and sprinkle with a little sugar.

    11. Bake 18–22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

    • Prep Time: 30 mins
    • Cook Time: 20 mins