Perfectly crispy and fun pies to make with a spooky twist

These Halloween Mini Pies are a fun and delicious way to celebrate the spooky season. With a flaky pie crust and your choice of sweet or savory filling, these pies are shaped into cute, hand-held treats with spooky face cutouts on top. Perfect for Halloween parties or as a festive snack, these pies are easy to make and fun to decorate with ghostly or pumpkin-inspired faces!

Why you’ll love this recipe

These mini pies are not only cute and festive, but they’re also versatile: You can fill them with anything you like, from apple or pumpkin pie filling to savory options like cheese and spinach. They’re easy to customize and make a fun project for kids. The buttery pie crust gets golden and crispy, while the filling stays warm and flavorful. Whether you’re preparing for a Halloween party or just looking for a fun fall treat, these mini pies are perfect for any occasion.

The perfect opportunity

These mini Halloween pies are perfect for Halloween parties, fall gatherings, or even as a special gift for your family. Their small size makes them easy to serve and enjoy, while the spooky face designs make them festive and fun. Whether you’re looking for a themed dessert for your Halloween table or a cute snack to hand out to kids trick-or-treating, these pies are a great choice.

Decorating Tips

Get creative with your spooky face cutouts by using small cookie cutters or a knife to carve ghostly, pumpkin or monster faces. If you want to add a little more Halloween flair, you can brush the tops of the pies with colored sugar or sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking. For an extra festive touch, serve the pies with a drizzle of caramel sauce or whipped cream on the side.

Ingredients

4 pie crusts (store bought or homemade)
Pie filling of your choice (apple, pumpkin, berry or savory)

Melted butter (for brushing)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Prepare the dough
Roll out your pie dough and use a mason jar lid or round cookie cutter to cut out 8 circles from each round of dough. You will need 8 circles for the pie crusts and 8 for the tops.

Step 3: Create Scary Faces
Reserve 4 circles of dough for the top. Using a small knife or cookie cutters, cut out scary faces (like pumpkins, ghosts, or monsters) from these circles.

Step 4: Prepare the lids
Turn the Mason jar lids over so the rubber part is facing down. Press one of the dough circles into each lid, using your fingers to spread the dough evenly over the bottom and up the sides.

Step 5: Fill the pies
Spoon your chosen pie filling into the pastry-lined mason jar lids, filling them just below the rim.

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Place the scary face dough circles on top of each pie, aligning the edges with the base. Fold the edges under to create a neat seal.

Step 7: Crimp and Brush
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Step 8: Cooking
Place pies on a lined cookie sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until tops are golden brown and crispy.

Step 9: Let cool and serve
Let the pies cool slightly before carefully lifting them from the bottom of the mason jar lids to release them. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your spooky treats!

Appreciate!

These mini Halloween pies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Serve them at your next Halloween party and watch everyone enjoy these spooky and delicious treats!