How to Turn Store-Bought Pizza Dough Into Sweet Treats

These easy pizza dough recipes prove you can hack a ball of homemade or store-bought pizza dough into sweet treats for breakfast and dessert.

When we reached out to Chowhounds for ways to transform store-bought pizza dough into great dishes other than pizza, they came through—just check out these amazing savory pizza dough hacks. But they also came up with some inspired sweet ideas for a 1-pound ball of pizza dough, from cinnamon rolls to doughnut-like zeppole. Buon appetito!

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Cinnamon Dough Rolls

If you don’t want to deal with making your own yeasted dough from scratch, take a ball of store-bought pizza dough and roll it out, then brush with softened butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Roll up your shortcut cinnamon buns and let them rise before baking until bubbly and golden-brown. Top with a vanilla glaze or cream cheese frosting if you like. Get our Easy Cinnamon Roll recipe.

Filipino Pizza Dough Ensaymadas

Ensaymadas are a Filipino (by way of Spain) delight: buttery, rich, tender brioche rolls topped with cheese and sugar. Using store-bought pizza dough does give you a chewier and more rustic result, but it’s also much faster and still delicious. Get our Filipino Pizza Dough Ensaymadas recipe.

PB&J Dough Fritters

Peanut butter and jelly aren’t just for sandwiches; stuffed into pizza dough and deep fried, they’re a perfect fritter filling. But we do still recommend washing these down with a tall glass of cold milk. Get our PB&J Fritters recipe.

Related Reading: A Beginner’s Guide to Deep Frying

Dough-Nut Zeppole

Zeppoles are balls of fried dough traditionally eaten for the Festa di San Giuseppe (St. Joseph’s Day); making them with pizza dough is a handy shortcut. Warm, steamy, soft, and crisp from the fryer, all they need is a generous shower of powdered sugar. Eat them immediately, and prepare to change your shirt when you’re done. Get our Pizza Dough Zeppole recipe.

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9 Cocktail Books You Need for Your Home Bar

Unless you’re imbibing at happy hour or drowning your sorrows at the local dive, finding a cocktail for less than a Hamilton has become a virtual unicorn. Then, of course, there’s the exorbitant moustache wax and suspenders tax that’s levied for the privilege of being jammed into a so-trendy-it-hurts “speakeasy.” A hangover is painful enough; there’s no need to further the suffering by waking up to an empty wallet. Well, here’s a simple remedy: Mix things up at home. Thanks to the help of these trusty cocktail guides, you can learn the skills to prepare high quality libations without having to leave the house.

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“Meehan’s Bartender Manual” by Jim Meehan, $22.49 on Amazon

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Whether you’re a cocktail newbie or experienced mixologist, Jim Meehan’s James Beard Award winning guide to all things booze is a must-own, covering everything from recipes, types of glassware, and assorted tricks of the trade. “Meehan’s Bartender’s Manual” offers a glimpse into the mind of the celebrated Gramercy Tavern and Pegu Club vet along with additional insight into what it takes to be your best behind the bar from over 50 of his colleagues.Buy Now

“The Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails” by Mittie Hellmich, $14.13 on Amazon

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A veritable Encyclopedia Bar-tanica, “The Ultimate Bar Book” certainly lives up to its name. Whether you’re in need in of a recipe for a cocktail classic or a deep cut libation, Millie Hellmich’s essential compendium has got you covered. There’s even a section for hangover remedies which are sure to come in handy if you plan to take full advantage of this expansive guide.Buy Now

“Batch Cocktails: Make-Ahead Pitcher Drinks for Every Occasion” by Maggie Hoffman, $14.81 on Amazon

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If you’re planning on hosting a get-together, be it a boozy brunch, casual shindig, or an Ina Garten-approved Hamptons soiree, this book will be a life saver. “Batch Cocktails” includes 65 recipes for large-format, make-ahead mixed drinks (including non-alcoholic options) that are sure to satisfy your guests and, more importantly, save you plenty of time behind the bar.Buy Now

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“Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails” by Shannon Mustipher, $19.28 on Amazon

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Rum expert Shannon Mustipher is helping usher in a new generation of Traders and Beachcombers with his refreshing take on tiki drinks. Moving beyond popular classics like the Zombie and Pain Killer, Mustipher offers an easy-to-follow guide to preparing unfamiliar—though instantly unforgettable—tropical libations with an emphasis on high quality ingredients.Buy Now

“Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail” by Dave Arnold, $23.79 on Amazon

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Dave Arnold, the maverick mixologist behind New York City bar sensations Existing Conditions and Booker & Dax, breaks down the components of the “perfect cocktail,” examining not just what is used but why. Arnold’s culinary expertise comes in handy as he delves into the complexities of something as seemingly basic as ice along with the science of some of the more advanced techniques utilized in new wave cocktail preparation.Buy Now

“The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book” by Frank Caiafa, $13.49 on Amazon

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Old-timey cocktails continue to be all the rage and this collection of recipes culled from the archives of New York’s famed Waldorf Astoria hotel hearkens back to those legendary pre-Prohibition days. From swizzles and shrubs, absinthe cocktails to whiskey and tansy (prepared with the leaves of the toxic flower), “The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book” takes readers on a nostalgic trip back a century, shining a light on throwback adult beverages that go beyond the martini and Manhattan.Buy Now

“Imbibe!” by David Wondrich, $19.76 on Amazon

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Chronicling the utterly fascinating and equally bizarre life of trailblazing 19th century bartender Jerry Thomas, David Wondrich offers the perfect blend of cocktail history and recipes. If you have a thirst for knowledge when it comes to the roots of our modern cocktail culture “Imbibe!” offers a thorough education.Buy Now

“The NoMad Cocktail Book” by Leo Robitschek, $25.83 on Amazon

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Get an inside look into the beverage program at New York’s famed NoMad Bar (which also has locations in Las Vegas and Los Angeles) courtesy of the swanky booze den’s bar director Leo Robitschek. There are over 300 recipes including Robitschek’s famed cocktail creations which lean towards outside-the-box riffs on the classics.  This is the ideal book for the open-minded willing to change up a Manhattan with the addition of crème de cacao infused with smoky Lapsang souchong or someone looking for an opportunity to break into that bottle of absinthe that’s been collecting dust.Buy Now

“Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions” by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, and David Kaplan, $22.99 on Amazon

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This James Beard Award winner takes the mother sauces approach to mixing drinks, focusing on the six “root recipes” — old-fashioned, martini, daiquiri, sidecar, whiskey highball, and flip. From there, Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, and David Kaplan, the trio behind game-changing New York bar Death & Co. provide the blueprint for cocktail mastery. From offering tried and true recipes to “next-level” techniques, “Cocktail Codex” is an indispensable resource for your mixology game regardless of your experience behind the bar.Buy Now

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13 Chocolate Dessert Recipes Worth Celebrating

If ever there was an ingredient we didn’t need an excuse to celebrate, it’s chocolate—but since it is National Chocolate Day on October 28, we’ve collected some of our best chocolate dessert recipes to honor the occasion.

From rich, fudgy brownies to easy vegan chocolate cake, these desserts are all chock-full of chocolate flavor, and if you’re cuckoo for cocoa (or cacao), you’ll love any one of them.

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1. Chocolate Mint Brownies

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Our chocolate mint brownies aren’t just flavored with peppermint oil—they have 35 chocolate-covered peppermint patties mixed into an already rich chocolate batter. Make sure not to over-bake and you’ll have gooey, luscious brownies reminiscent of your favorite Girl Scout cookie, Thin Mints. Get our Chocolate Mint Brownies recipe.

2. Chocolate Ganache Tart

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This tart is a showstopper for sure. With a homemade vanilla bean-speckled crust, a thick layer of truffle-like chocolate ganache, and a rich cherry-vodka sauce, this is an unbeatable combination that’s not difficult to make but never fails to impress. Get our Chocolate Ganache Tart recipe.

3. Deep, Dark Chocolate Pudding

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This is a beautifully rich dessert with incredible chocolate flavor thanks to both semisweet chocolate and cocoa powder. The whipped cream on top includes a little crème fraîche as well as sugar and vanilla for a simple yet sophisticated dessert. Get our Deep, Dark Chocolate Pudding recipe.

4. Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

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An already rich chocolate brownie just got a lot more amazing with the addition of a cream cheese swirl mixed in. Use a knife to get a beautiful marbling effect and these brownies will look as fantastic as they taste. Get our Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies recipe.

5. Chocolate Macarons with Chocolate Ganache

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French macarons look hard to make, but if you break down the recipe into steps they’re actually very simple. Almond flour (or almond meal) are what make them so different from regular cookies, and they can be affected by the humidity and weather when you’re baking so be careful to pick the right day to try this recipe out. Get our Chocolate Macarons with Chocolate Ganache recipe.

6. Chocolate Sheet Cake with Mocha Buttercream

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For another double threat that’s far easier to pull off (whatever the weather), this simple sheet cake can’t be beat. The moist chocolate cake is enhanced with espresso powder to deepen the flavor, and the fluffy mocha frosting is thickly layered on top. Get our Chocolate Sheet Cake with Mocha Buttercream recipe.

8. Chocolate Pecan Pie

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The only thing that makes pecan pie better is adding a generous amount of semisweet chocolate (okay, and some bourbon). Get our Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe.

9. Nutella Chocolate Cheesecake

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Cheesecake meets chocolate torte in this decadent dessert with three layers of chocolate-hazelnut goodness: a buttery chocolate wafer and hazelnut crust, a rich Nutella-cream cheese filling, and a Nutella ganache glaze to take it right over the top. Get our Nutella Chocolate Cheesecake recipe.

10. Champorado (Filipino Chocolate Rice Pudding)

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Simple, fast, and totally delicious, this Filipino dish (also known as chocolate rice) is basically a creamy cocoa-flavored rice pudding that might become your new, go-to comfort food dessert—or breakfast. Get our Champorado recipe.

11. Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce

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When you’re truly in a hurry, though, just whip up a warm chocolate sauce and drizzle it on anything in sight: fresh fruit, ice cream, pound cake, potato chips… This one is intense and definitely more bitter than sweet. Get our Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce recipe.

12. Hazelnut Truffle Fudge

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This ultra easy fudge is truly foolproof since there’s no candy thermometer required; you just melt butter, cream, bittersweet chocolate, and Nutella together, then smooth it into a pan and let it set. Chopped toasted hazelnuts add flavorful crunch, and it’s even better if they’re salted. Get our Hazelnut Truffle Fudge recipe.

13. Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes with Vegan Chocolate Frosting

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Because no one should miss out on chocolate desserts, of course. The cupcakes are tender and moist enough to eat on their own, but the fluffy, smooth vegan chocolate buttercream is always a welcome addition. Get our Vegan Chocolate Cupcake recipe and our Vegan Chocolate Frosting recipe for the perfect pair.

This post was written by Caitlin O’Shaughnessy in 2015 and has been updated by Chowhound Editors.

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Dutch Apple Pie

Let the scent of apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove fill the air while this crumble-topped Dutch Apple Pie bakes away in your oven. Fall has never tasted so good. You can also freeze and bake this pie when you’re ready.

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These One-Pan Dinner Recipes Are Ridiculously Easy to Make

As though the glorious return of pumpkin spice, blazer weather, and technicolor foliage wasn’t enough, here’s the true reason why I celebrate the coming of fall: I can again bear to use my oven. Even with the most diligent of air conditioners, something about intentionally setting a dial in the hundreds of degrees when the air outside feels comparable to that just doesn’t leave a person super hungry for warm, roasty dishes.

Although no-bake season is drawing to a close, it’s still not quite time for the day-long cooking projects that a proper snow day inspires. There are plenty of daylight hours left to enjoy and numerous reasons to go play outside. In short, ain’t nobody got time to do dishes, even for the yummiest, most comforting cool-weather dinners.

The solution? One-pan, oven-cooked meals for fall. Quicker than your slow cooker, less labor-intensive than even one-pot stovetop dishes; you can pop a sheet pan in the oven and literally set it and forget it while you go jump in a pile of leaves or take a brisk, contemplative walk. With basically only one dish to wash after dinner, you’ll have time for any number of bucolic, autumnal, Instagram-worthy pursuits.

Sausage and Root Vegetable Scramble

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This Sheet Pan Sausage & Root Vegetable Scramble is a delicious quick and easy dinner cooked all on one pan in the oven with a hint of rosemary and garlic. Talk about healthy, easy fall eats! The secret to this recipe is to keep the ingredients to a minimum, and use root vegetables that really shine when roasted in the oven! 🤩 I've used sweet potato, brussels sprouts for a bit of green, red pepper and beets, but you could always sub in any root veggie you've got kicking around This is the perfect recipe to keep you feeling full and satisfied – get the recipe in my bio!

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How about a technicolor pile of fall produce to match your equally lively pile of leaves? Toss in some sausage rounds—maybe something from your local farm stand—for a dinner that is as photogenic as it is well-balanced. Get the Sausage and Root Vegetable Scramble recipe.

Harissa Baked Chicken

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Harissa Baled Chicken is a great #Whole30 one pan chicken dish to add to your weeknight roster. If you are short on time you can use store bought harissa paste but I’ve included a recipe for an easy homemade version too! Link to the recipe in my bio https://www.everylastbite.com/2018/02/14/harissa-baked-chicken/

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If you’re not yet hip to the glory that is bright and spicy harissa, take heed. This North African spice blend can be bought prepared or made from scratch, and either way will give extreme pizzazz previously unseen on your average Tuesday night chicken dinner. Get the Harissa Baked Chicken recipe.

Mediterranean Baked Shrimp and Veggies

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Sheet Pan Mediterranean Baked Shrimp & Veggies 25 minutes start-to-finish. And the sauce For recipe tap link in profile or paste this link to your browserhttps://www.themediterraneandish.com/mediterranean-baked-shrimp-veggies/ • • #mediterraneandish #mediterraneanfood #shrimp #bakedshrimp #mediterraneandiet #tastingtable #foodblogeats #heresmyfood #spoonfeed #goodmoodfood #homecooked #iamwellandgood #huffposttaste #foods4thought #eatingwell #foodbeast #foodaffair #looooooveit #thrivemags #thenewhealthy #onepanmeal #eatyourveggies #eattheworld #food52gram #clkitchen #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #healthierchoices #easyrecipes #glutenfreefood #pescatarian

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Shrimp are such a quick-cooking protein that they are not oft-imagined as an oven-based dish. Here they are added to the pan after the veggies are underway, escorted by a sauce fragrant with sumac and cumin for a result that is simply where-have-you-been-all-my-life? Get the Mediterranean Baked Shrimp and Veggies recipe.

Sheet Pan Ricotta Frittata

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More snow last night means breakfast by the fire with a piece of this Sheet Pan Spinach Tomato Ricotta Frittata and a big ass cup of coffee. You’re killing me April! • Clickable link to the recipe in my profile: https://reciperunner.com/sheet-pan-spinach-tomato-ricotta-frittata/ #reciperunner • #frittata #buzzfeast #feedfeed #f52grams #huffposttaste #thekitchn #glutenfreefood #healthybreakfast #todayfood #balanceddiet #foodandwine #denverfoodie #eggs #mealprep #thenewhealthy #saveurmag #fuelyourbody #bgbcommunity #makesmewhole #foodisfuel #lowcarb #mindbodygram #healthyfoodie #foodblogfeed #easyrecipes

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Yep, you don’t even need to begin this on the stovetop. Eggs, veggies, and ricotta mingle directly in the pan for a Meatless Monday meal that masterfully morphs into a morning-after breakfast sammy. Get the Sheet Pan Ricotta Frittata recipe.

Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

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Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas with ⏩low carb & ⏩⏩meal prep options 🥗🥑 RECIPE: https://lifemadesweeter.com/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas/ . . . . . #fajitas #steak #dinner #sheetpan #ketooptions #ketorecipes #lowcarbrecipes #myallrecipes #mexican #feedfeed #bhgfood #tastemade #cincodemayo #tastyfood #lowcarb #lowcarbdiet #mealprep #beefitswhatsfordinner @thefeedfeed #f52april #f52grams #f52toppings #huffingtonpost

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You won’t even miss the sizzle when you realize that every aspect of these fajitas—from the meat, to the veggies, to the tortillas, to even the lime you drizzle at the end—can be prepared all in the same pan. The bounty of fall is real, y’all. Get the Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas recipe.

Thai Glazed Salmon and Vegetables

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This Sheet Pan Thai Glazed Salmon has the most incredible sweet Thai glaze and is surrounded by fresh and vibrant veggies. You are going to love this one! ❤️❤️ {direct link in profile} #therecipecritic #salmon #sheetpan #dinner #hookedonsalmon #sponsored #huffposttaste #foodandwine #buzzfeedfood #bhgfood #eeeeeats #buzzfeast #foodgawker #foodforfoodies #thekitchn #todayfood

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Some seek fall colors in the form of leaves and sunsets, for my money I’ll take salmon with a sweet and salty Thai glaze for a dose of vibrant orange. Get the Thai Glazed Salmon and Vegetables recipe.

Parmesan Pork Chops with Potatoes and Asparagus

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Sheet Pan Baked Parmesan Pork Chops Potatoes & Asparagus is a simple meal that comes together on one baking sheet and is packed with flavor. . Find the recipe on The Wholesome Dish! . #pork #asparagus #potatoes #recipe

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If you come from the Midwestern dinner-table school of protein/starch/veg like I did, you will appreciate the simple beauty of this combo, given extra vitality with just a bit of Parmesan and panko. Send a picture to your mother for extra warm and cozy vibes. Get the Parmesan Pork Chops with Potatoes and Asparagus recipe.

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You’ll Fall for This Five Ingredient Apple Dumpling Recipe

These easy apple dumplings are the ideal fall dessert and they only take five ingredients. Plus, they freeze beautifully.

Have you checked your Instagram feed as of late? If you have, you know everyone is out in the apple fields picking Galas, Winesaps, and Red Delicious to their heart’s content with multiple posts on social media of picking, eating, and of course, the apple pies that follow. Well, I like to bake, but I’m not the most skilled when it comes to crimping, the butter/flour ratio, lattice tops, and all that jazz. Many don’t realize, however, making a fantastic pie takes a significant amount of skill.

So, when I get home from the apple orchard and have seven bags of apples to get through, I need some fast and easy ways to enjoy the bounty.

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From this need for speed and deliciousness, apple dumplings were born. What’s an apple dumpling, you ask? Let me explain.

The Beauty of Apple Dumplings

You may be picturing some sort of soup with floating apples, but nope, this is even easier than that. All you need is five ingredients and almost zero baking skills, and you can pull off this fun little dessert that freezes well, is ready in half an hour, and is the baked apple of your dreams—interested yet? Good, read on.

Related Reading: The Best Apples for Baking

Peel and core your favorite apples, make a little flour/sugar/cinnamon mix, and roll out a sheet of your favorite puff pastry. You can get fancy with Dufour or grab a package at Trader Joe’s.

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After giving them a nice roll in the flour mix, wrap ’em up in the puff pastry and give them a quick blast in the freezer. The chill helps the puff pastry stay in place as the middle gets warm, soft, and gooey.

Better yet? Make a whole bunch ahead of time and take them out of the freezer as the dumpling craving erupts. After having this, you may just quit that lattice top for good.

Related Reading: This Spiced Walnut Apple Crisp Is Another Easy Autumn Stunner

Easy Apple Dumpling Recipe

The pat of butter inside each dumpling is optional, but highly recommended. The egg wash is optional too, but will give your dumplings a glossier shine.

Five Ingredient Apple Dumplings

Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesServes: 6

Ingredients

• 6 apples of your choice, peeled and cored
• ½ cup AP flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 large sheet frozen puff pastry, defrosted
• ½ stick unsalted butter
• 1 egg, for egg wash
• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Peel and core the apples.
3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Roll each apple to cover with the mixture.
4. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares. Place one apple in the center of each square and add a tablespoon of the flour/sugar mixture to the center well. Top with a small pat of butter (optional). Pull up the sides of the pastry to cover the apple. Pinch at the top to seal closed.
5. Brush with egg wash for a glossier finish (optional).
6. Place apples in the freezer for fifteen minutes to chill the pastry. The time in the freezer will prevent the puff pastry from sliding down the apple. Also, they keep for up to two weeks, so keep them for an apple dumpling craving!
7. Remove from the freezer and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, based on the size of the apple.
8. To check if they are ready, slide a knife into the apple. It should be very soft and slip right out.
9. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream or both!

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