Cookies and Cream Hand Pies with High-Protein Filling
These delicious hand pies feature a high-protein filling made with cottage cheese and crushed chocolate cookies, all wrapped in a flaky pastry crust. Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3-4 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 egg for egg wash
- extra crushed cookies for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with cold water and gradually add to the flour mixture.
- Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, crushed cookies, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and roll out the chilled dough to ⅛-inch thickness.
- Cut out circles of dough and place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each.
- Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with crushed cookies if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For a protein boost, substitute cottage cheese with Greek yogurt.