Description
Delightfully charming Strawberry Pie Cookies combine the flakiness of store-bought pie crust with the sweet, luscious taste of strawberry pie filling. Perfectly sized for sharing, these handheld treats are topped with a beautiful lattice crust and sparkle with sanding sugar. Baked to golden perfection, they make a fun and easy dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 4 refrigerated pie crusts (store bought)
Filling
- 21 ounces strawberry pie filling
Topping
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 Tablespoon white sanding sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cut Pie Crust Circles: Unroll two of the refrigerated pie crusts onto a flat surface. Using a cookie cutter, cut out circles from the dough and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add Strawberry Filling: Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of strawberry pie filling onto the center of each pie crust circle, leaving a small margin of uncovered dough around the edges to seal later.
- Create Dough Strips: Unroll the remaining two pie crusts and use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice the dough into thin strips.
- Apply Egg Wash and Form Lattice: In a small bowl, beat the egg. Brush the edges of the pie crust circles with the beaten egg carefully to avoid getting filling on the edges. Then, arrange the dough strips over the filling in a lattice pattern, pressing the edges firmly onto the egg-washed dough to seal. Handle the strips gently to avoid breakage.
- Trim Excess Dough: Once your lattice topping is complete, use the same cookie cutter to gently press over the assembled cookie to neatly trim any excess dough and create clean edges.
- Final Egg Wash and Sugar Sprinkle: Brush the entire top of each cookie with the beaten egg again to enhance browning. Sprinkle the white sanding sugar evenly over the cookies for a sparkling finish.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the lattice tops are golden brown and the crust is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet before serving. Enjoy your delicious strawberry pie cookies!
Notes
- Using refrigerated pie crust helps speed up preparation and ensures a flaky texture.
- Be careful not to get any filling on the edges when applying egg wash to help the lattice crust seal properly.
- You can substitute strawberry pie filling with any other fruit pie filling if desired.
- Make sure the cookies are completely cool before removing from the baking sheet to prevent breakage.
- The sanding sugar adds a nice crunch and decorative sparkle but can be omitted if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
