Zombie Hand Pies Recipe for Halloween

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

These spooky Zombie Hand Pies are a fun and creative Halloween-themed dessert idea that will delight both kids and adults. Filled with a delicious fruit filling and shaped like eerie hands, they make for a perfect treat at any Halloween gathering.

This recipe is straightforward and perfect for those looking to add a festive touch to their Halloween celebrations. You can customize the filling to your liking, making it a versatile Halloween recipe.

Spooky Zombie Hand Pies Recipe

These hand pies feature a flaky crust filled with your choice of fruit preserves, shaped to resemble zombie hands. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 12 hand pies, making them an ideal addition to your Halloween festivities.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
1/4 cup ice water
1 cup fruit preserves (such as raspberry or apple)
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Red food coloring (optional, for decoration)
Almond slivers (for fingers)

Instructions

Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into hand shapes using a template or freehand.
Fill the Pies: Place a tablespoon of fruit preserves in the center of half of the hand shapes. Brush the edges with beaten egg, then place another hand shape on top. Seal the edges with a fork.
Decorate: Use almond slivers to create fingers on the hand pies. Brush the tops with egg wash and add red food coloring for a gory effect if desired.
Bake: Place the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your spooky Zombie Hand Pies!