Mini M&M’S Pockets
These adorable M&M’S mini pastry tarts taste even better than they look.
duration
1 hour 50 minutes
yield
12
difficulty
medium
Recipe Ingredients:
- 2 refrigerated rolled pie crusts
- 1/4 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 3/4 cup M&M’S Minis, divided
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup icing sugar, sifted
- 3 tsp 2% milk (approx.)
Directions:
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes (+ 1 hour standing time)
- Preheat oven to 375°F. On lightly floured surface, unroll each piecrust; cut out six (6-inch x 2.5-inch) rectangles from each piecrust.
- Leaving 1/2-inch border at edges, spread 1 tsp chocolate hazelnut spread over half of each pastry rectangle; sprinkle with1/2 cup of the M&M’S Minis. Lightly brush edges of pastry with water; fold over to enclose filling. Press edges firmly with fork to seal.
- Transfer to parchment paper–lined baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Pierce top of each tart with fork for steam vents. Brush pastry with egg; bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Whisk together icing sugar and milk until smooth and spreadable, adding up to 2 tsp more milk, if needed.
- Spread icing over top of tarts. Sprinkle with remaining M&M’S Minis. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes or until icing is set.
Tip:
- Substitute peanut butter or almond butter for chocolate hazelnut spread if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 pocket
- Calories 250
- Fat 14g
- Saturated Fat 6g
- Cholesterol 5mg
- Sodium 180mg
- Carbohydrate 32g
- Fiber 1g
- Sugars 17g
- Protein 2g