s’mores pretzel hand pies
Because Monday. Because pretzels and pie and chocolate and marshmallows. Because summertime.
You know, in case you needed excuses to make these hand pies as soon as humanly possible.
I feel like s’mores are having their moment this summer — you agree, yes? The flavor combo is popping up everywhere and in so many mega-yummy ways. So of course, being the bandwagon jumper I am, I had to join the party with stuffed pretzels because it’s what I do. And sweet + salty gets me every time.
So in case you feel like you haven’t had your fair share of s’mores things this season (if there is such a thing as too many s’mores… I mean, the name itself implies its impossibility), now’s the time to join the bandwagon with me and make this recipe. Then we can all gather ’round and eat s’mores hand pies and swap ghost stories around a fire and sing “Kumbaya” together.
But before I get carried away, let me tell you what is going on with these pies. First, I must admit — there is no graham cracker. I KNOW. But I didn’t think it was necessary, what with the pretzel taking its place. Still, if you feel the need to get your graham cracker fix (which I totes understand), you could sprinkle a little crushed graham cracker on top of the pretzels before they are baked. And then tell me what that tastes like because I was too impatient to do so when I made these. These things happen when chocolate and marshmallows and sea salt are involved.
Secondly, the filling? OMGAHHH. It’s not only marshmallow creme and chocolate chips that get all melty when you bake the pies, but also cream cheese. It makes this overall situation just that much more, oh I don’t know, DELICIOUS. And creamy and sweet and all that good stuff.
Thirdly, these pies taste best the day they are made, preferably straight from the oven to your pie hole (except maybe wait like five minutes so you don’t burn your tongue, mmk?). It’s exactly how I ate one, and then promptly gave the rest away to my husband’s co-workers because I was sensing I was entering the danger zone with these (Danger zone = eat all the s’mores hand pies in one sitting). Yet I sort of regret this decision, because what is a s’more if you can’t eat, well, s’more of it? Yes, yes I did go there.
Anyway, the moral of the story is this: Soft pretzels + s’mores filling = match made in sweet and salty heaven.
S’mores Pretzel Hand Pies
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 mins
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 34 mins
- Yield: About 16 hand pies 1x
Ingredients
For the pretzels:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110 degrees F)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
For the filling:
- 1 cup marshmallow creme
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (2 oz) cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Combine water, sugar and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt and butter; stir to combine. Using a dough hook, knead dough on medium speed 5 minutes until smooth, elastic and slightly tacky (alternatively, you can turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand 10 minutes until smooth, elastic and slightly tacky).
- Shape dough into a ball and place in a large, lightly greased bowl. Cover with lightly greased plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place 1 hour until doubled.
- When dough is nearly doubled, combine water and baking soda in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Make the filling: Stir all filling ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
- Punch down fully risen dough. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Use a round biscuit or cookie cutter to cut out circles of dough. Re-roll out scraps as needed.
- Spoon a tablespoon or so of filling into the center of half the dough circles (you may not use all the filling). Top with another dough circle to form a pie; use fingers or fork tines to seal the edges. Transfer pies to a lightly floured baking sheet or platter.
- Place about 3 hand pies at a time in the boiling water bath; boil 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, remove pies and transfer to a parchment paper or silicone mat-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pies, placing pies about 1 inch apart on baking sheets.
- Lightly brush tops of pies with egg wash, then sprinkle with sea salt. Bake 12 to 14 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Cool slightly on a cooling rack before serving.
Keywords: Campfire, Camping, Summer, Smores
yessssssssssss
These pies are making stars appear in my eyes. I’m literally seeing stars over these pies.
Cool!! I’ve never seen anything like this before!
Obviously I needed this 5 minutes ago. Gahhh love!
Can’t. even. deal. If only every Monday could start with a s’mores hand pie!!!
I definitely have not had my fair share of s’mores yet this summer and I’m envisioning myself eagerly awaiting the 5-minute cool-down period after these hot pockets come out of the oven and I shove them in my pie hole. I’m meeeeeeltingggggggg GAH! 😀
You are a genius. That is all.
The best combo in my opinion, and I don’t mean the chocolate and marshmallow. I love sweet and salty. Just would like to know where mine are?
Sweet and salty wins every time. Love these!
Love these!!!
Man, I need this in my life. Even though I am surrounded by food my pie and pretzel cravings have been so strong. Genius!
Hand held preztels and smores.. OMGAHHH. indeed!
I was sold the second I saw that pretzel crust. Amazing!
Yes, I definitely need an excuse to make these handpies as soon as possible! How could they get any better with all that s’mores gooeyness!
Sweet and salty gets me every time too!!! LOVE this! genius!
I think this recipe is simultaneously the best and worst thing I’ve ever seen – the best because, well, it’s pretzels, and chocolate, and yum! And the worst because it is absolutely killing my resolve to eat healthier this summer! Amazing!
I cannot even believe these right now!! These are crazy and I’m dying to taste one. I am absolutely obsessed with s’mores, and now with soft pretzel pies! I’m going to have to make that pretzel dough soon. Need it in my life! 🙂
I love the idea of replacing the graham cracker with pretzel. Sweet and salty s’more goodness for life!
Yeah…if you need me I’ll be in the kitchen making these delicious looking hand pies! They look incredible!
AHHH!!! pretzelize all the things!!!!! can we have a pretzel party where we make all of the baked goods into pretzels?? maybe that is what heaven is…
You’ve done me in for good now! These have to be amazing!
I SO wish I could reach into my computer screen right now and grab a few!!
Sweet and salty and s’mores?! Love it!
I hate you for this. Seriously, too good.
Don’t even stop doing recipes like this.
oh mah gawsh. pure brilliance! though I am one of those weirdos who’s favorite part of the s’more is the grahams, so I’ll be a’sprinkin’ some on top when I make these, like, yesterday.
You are BRILLIANT.
Amazing! Love this combo! And yes, s’mores are blowing up this summer. And I’m not complaining about that!
Ohhh my gosh, these look incredible! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
A perfectly perfect idea! Mouthwatering and just what I wish I had, right. now.
Molly — Um, YES. I hope this party can happen someday. 🙂
Graham — Can’t stop/won’t stop. 😉
Katie — Do it!! 🙂
I have no words. My mouth is open and I am just drooling. Job well done!
I just drooled a little…okay, a lot. Girl, this recipe is genius!
WOW! I have never seen anything like this before! They look absolutely incredible!
What a brilliant way to enjoy s’mores!
These are the cutest little pies I’ve ever seen!
OMG these are fantastic!!!
Send some my way! They look amazing.
That’s incredible. I think that’s one of the most creative things I’ve ever seen done with s’mores. I don’t even really like marshmallow cream and I really want to make these now!
I’m thinking that these would be amazing for a food swap. If they were boiled the night before the swap, do you think they could be held in the fridge for a couple days with instructions to bake at home?
Very cool idea!! Love the salty and sweet combo!!
ooh these hand pies are seriously delicious! smores cravings have definitely kicked in right now…
Holy cow! These shouldn’t be legal. The pretzel dough is brilliant!
Gorgeous little hand pies.. love them!! 🙂
Don’t miss the graham cracker AT ALL! Love these girly!
ahhh girl these look divine!
YES. Stephanie, I’m pretty sure if you look up “genius” in the dictionary it’s just a picture of your face. Or maybe a picture of your face next to a picture of these s’mores hand pies. Next to another picture of your face (y’know, for emphasis).
Found your site on Foodgawker and I’m in love! Your writing is as intriguing and beautiful as your food – thanks for sharing your talent with us!
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Like this needs to really happen for me!!
I’ve never made pretzels before, but holy hell these look so good. I don’t even know if I can wait for the dough to rise that much! But it looks worth it.
Beautiful! Love it.
Ha! I am in the midst of the danger zone. I have a table full of cookies which are being shipped off to my husband’s work tomorrow! I am loving all things s’mores. They are the kale of this year… Thank God! I would much rather see these everywhere than greenery.
Oh my, sweet and salty and s’mores? Genius lady! I don’t think I’ll be able to stop thinking about these – they look incredible!
This Looks So Good, I don’t usually like chocolate, but I love S’mores!
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Can I cook these on foil?
Izzie — No, I would not recommend that.
This is such a brilliant idea! I am going to follow your blog now! Thanks Tasty Kitchen for sending me your way!
OMG! These look AMAZING.
Oh goodness! These look irresistible! I love how the s’mores are all gooey and the salt on the pretzel pie must really accentuate the sweetness of the filling… A definite must make!
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This is such a unique idea, I love it. Pinned!
I’m sorry can you come up with something more ridiculously awesome ’cause this just ain’t gonna cut it. 🙂
Kate — HA! I will do my best to up my game next time. 😉
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How difficult/easy is to do this yeast? In order to succeed I would love to have you help me the first time , because I can’t wait to try this yummy treat of yours 🙂 Thanks Peter
Have you tried freezing these after they’ve been baked?
Keely — I have not, but I think it could work. I would suggest heating them in the oven (at 300 degrees F until warmed through) when you want to eat them, instead of just letting them thaw to room temperature.
Thanks for the quick reply! I’m definitely thinking freezing could work out. I love the idea of warming them in the oven. Thanks!
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These look SO good! What an amazing idea!
Eden — Thank you so much! 🙂
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I am making your Brie and Jam hand pies or the Super Bowl – thank you so much! Btw, I hope you are affiliated with this company as your recipe is here with no credit: https://www.farmanddairy.com/recipes/brie-and-jam-pretzel-hand-pies. (Sorry, comments were closed on that particular recipe on your site).
Violet, Thanks for the heads up! I am not affiliated with that company, so I will reach out. Enjoy the recipe!!