Easy Cinnamon Rolls Hand Pies

Easy Cinnamon Rolls Hand Pies surround a sweet cinnamon and nut filling, then topped with a cream cheese topping.

These easy cinnamon rolls hand pies are portable little treats!

This is an easy cinnamon rolls recipe that will compliment your morning coffee, top off your evening meal or satisfy your sweet tooth at any moment in between. I love how simple and quick this recipe comes together and I’m sure you will too. Made to taste like the wonderful filling of a cinnamon roll in a soft and buttery crust, every bite is a wonderful sweet treat packed with warm and comforting spices.

What Are Cinnamon Rolls Hand Pies?

They’re a simple recipe perfect for breakfast and dessert! The method for this recipe comes from my lemon hand pies. They do take planning, as the dough needs to be chilled (15 minutes is all). However, since you are using store bought pie crust, the entire recipe is a snap to prepare.

My filling is a creamy blend of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Almonds. The almonds add crunch and deep, naturally sweet flavor. The cream cheese icing is tangy enough to balance out that sweet, cinnamon filling.

There you have it; an easy cinnamon rolls recipe that will compliment your morning coffee, top off your evening meal or satisfy your sweet tooth at any moment in between.

FAQs

How to store cinnamon roll hand pies

Keep these pies stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week if left unfrosted. Once the cream cheese frosting has been added on top you will need to keep them stored in the fridge.

What are hand pies?

hand pies are basically small portable pie pockets that can be filled with any number of tasty fillings. Baked to perfection and then served they can be seen as a dessert, light meal, or even an appetizer depending on what’s inside.

Can I use homemade pie crust?

Absolutely! If you want to make your pie crust from scratch, go right ahead! I like to use storebought because it’s simple and quick but you can use whichever method you prefer.

Here are some more great hand pie recipes that are perfect for meals and desserts

• Strawberry Hand Pies
• Mini Taco Hand Pies
• Mini Lemon Hand Pies
• Spanakopita Hand Pies
• Greek Hand Pies

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Yield: 12

Easy Cinnamon Roll Hand Pies

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Pie dough surrounds a sweet cinnamon and nut filling, then topped with a cream cheese topping. These easy cinnamon rolls hand pies are portable little treats!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 14.1 oz package refrigerated Pillsbury Pie Crust (2 crusts in a box)

Eggwash

• 1 whole egg + 1 teaspoon of water

Filling

• 4 tablespoon butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 cup Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Almonds, ground or finely chopped

Glaze

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Bring pie crusts to room temperature. Unroll one pie crust on a floured surface. Using a 3’ biscuit cutter (or a juice glass) cut crust into circles and place dough on a cookie tray. You should get about 10-12 circles. Repeat with remaining piecrust. Place trays of dough in the refrigerator to chill about for 15 minutes.
2. Combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts in small bowl.
3. Preheat oven to 425. Prepare egg wash by lightly beating together the egg and the water. Remove dough from refrigerator and place a teaspoon of the filling onto the center of one tray of dough. Brush edges with egg wash and place circles from the second tray over each cinnamon topped pie. Using a fork, crimp the edges to seal the pies. Generously brush the tops of each pie with remaining egg wash. Using a pairing knife, carefully cut 3 slits onto the tops of each pie. Bake pies for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and milk and drizzle over cooled hand pies.

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 145Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 33mgSodium 78mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 1gSugar 14gProtein 1g

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