1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter, chilled
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 egg (for egg wash)
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In another bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined. Adjust spice levels if necessary.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ⅛ inch thickness. Use a round cutter (about 4 inches in diameter) to cut out circles.
Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of half of the circles. Be careful not to overfill.
Moisten the edges of each circle with water, fold it over, and crimp the edges with a fork to seal securely.
Place the hand pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with an egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Let the pies cool for a few minutes before serving.