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Homemade Pumpkin Pop Tarts

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Homemade Pumpkin Pop Tarts are flaky pastry pockets filled with pumpkin spice filling and topped with orange glaze and festive sprinkles, making them a cozy and fun fall treat.

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp pumpkin spice

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Pie crust dough, room temperature

1 egg

Icing:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

2–3 tbsp milk

Orange food coloring (natural)

Orange sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Roll out pie crust on a lightly floured surface and cut into rectangles or desired shapes.
  4. Place half the pieces on a baking sheet and spoon pumpkin filling in the center, leaving edges clear.
  5. Top with remaining dough pieces and press edges with a fork to seal.
  6. Whisk egg and brush lightly over tops for shine.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool slightly. Make icing by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth, then add food coloring.
  9. Spread icing over cooled pop tarts and decorate with orange sprinkles.

Notes

Swap pumpkin puree with sweet potato puree for a twist.

Add cream cheese to filling for extra richness.

Mix cinnamon into icing for a spiced glaze.

Change glaze color and sprinkles for different holidays.

Freeze baked or unbaked pop tarts for longer storage.

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