Pumpkin Cocoa Hand Pies [Food Processor Attachment]

Holidays are always better with delicious foods to snack on—whether you choose a sweet or savory filling, these pies are a great addition to any meal.

Total Time3 Hours 35 Minutes 30 Seconds
Yield
8 servings
DifficultyIntermediate

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Vitamix

Ingredients

2 cups 240 g whole wheat flour
1 cup 120 g all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt, optional, divided use
⅔ cup 150 g cold, plant-based butter, cut into pats
¾ cup 180 ml cold water
1 cup 250 g cooked cubed pumpkin [or pumpkin puree]
6 105 g medjool dates, pitted
¼ cup 20 g unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)Fit the Food Processor with the Multi-Use Blade. Place flours and 1 teaspoon salt (reserving other 1 tsp. for savory mixture) into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Pulse 3 – 4 times to evenly mix ingredients.
2. Drop the butter evenly over the mixture and secure the lid. Pulse 6 – 8 times or until mixture has combined evenly, creating a sand-like consistency. Remove the lid and pour in the water over the mixture evenly.
3. Pulse mixture an additional 12 – 14 times or until dough begins to come together. Remove to a lightly floured surface, and gently knead until dough just comes together. Shape into a 6-inch round dough ball and wrap with plastic wrap, chilling for 2 – 4 hours.
4. While the dough chills, place all remaining ingredients into the Vitamix Food Processor Work Bowl fitted with the Multi-Use Blade in the order listed and secure the lid. Pulse the ingredients 12 – 15 times or until finely chopped.
5. Once dough is chilled, remove from the fridge and carefully roll out on a lightly floured surface until about 1/8" thick. Using your desired cutter size, cut into rounds and fill appropriately, folding the pies over on themselves and crimping at the edges to seal tightly.
6. Place on a parchment-lined sheet tray, and place in preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Serve immediately.