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Spooky Chorizo Hand Pies

Spooky Chorizo Hand Pies: Flaky Treats for Halloween Fun

Delight in these Spooky Chorizo Hand Pies, perfect savory pastries for Halloween filled with zesty chorizo and melty cheese.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pockets
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Chilled for flakiness
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt High-quality salt recommended
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Chilled and cubed
  • 6 tablespoons Chilled water Keep cold
  • 1 large Egg For richness and egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice
For the Chorizo Filling
  • 1 pound Ground chorizo Main protein source
  • 1 cup Minced pork Can use beef, chicken, or turkey
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Optional for flavor depth
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh is best
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper Optional
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
For the Cheeses
  • 1 cup Oaxaca cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Manchego cheese Shredded or fresh

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie cutter
  • baking tray

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Combine the flour and salt, then add the butter and rub until coarse crumbs form. Mix water, vinegar, and egg, then combine with flour mixture, kneading briefly to form dough. Chill for at least one hour.
Filling Preparation
  1. Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onion for 5 minutes. Add chorizo and pork, cook for 15-20 minutes until browned, then cool.
Assembling Hand Pies
  1. Roll out dough to 3 mm thickness, cut shapes with a cookie cutter. Place filling and cheese on half, brush edges with water, seal with another cutout. Crimp edges.
Decorating and Final Touches
  1. Create spooky designs on pie tops, brush with egg wash if desired. Arrange on a baking tray.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1hand pieCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze unbaked for up to 2 months. Bake directly from freezer.

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