S'more Pie Pops!!

Uhh YUM! Okay, maybe that's not the most flattering photo of the pie pops, but I'm still learning! 

Okay, it's been about FOREVER since I've last posted. I'm transitioning between school and work and blogging so I'm trying to find a balance to this new world. 

Anyway, My two trusty baking assistance, Margaret and Kenneth, came over to help me make some pie pops a few weeks ago! I saw these at The Gunny Sack and ever since then, I've been wanting to make it for months! Finally, the time came and I took advantage of that opportunity with both hands!

Okay, maybe I'm being a little overdramatic, but how perfect is this dessert? One group of my friends are going camping right now, yet I'm stuck at home due to work. The other group of friends are going to have a bonfire tonight, which I might join them, actually. But what a great weekend to make this. In both cases, if I don't go then I will still have that celebratory s'more without actually being near a bonfire. Win win for me!

Look at my beautiful baking assistant taking her first bite of the s'more pops! In the Gunny Sack recipe, it asked to use premade pie crusts but I personally like making my own pie crust. I have a great flaky pie dough recipe that I used for these pops and they puffed up really nicely and tasted wonderful!

Some things I would change if I can... 

1. DONT put them on sticks. These are as huge as pop tarts and will fall right off! With that being said..

2. Make them smaller if you wish to put them on sticks

3. Egg wash using cream and eggs to get a nice golden look, not a flat look by just using egg whites

4. Be creative! You don't have to stick to just hershey's chocolate. I used cookies n cream and you can also opt in for the almond or dark chocolate bars too! :)

Flaky Pie Dough: (Makes about 8 3x4 pies)

1 lb All Purpose Flour

1 tsp Salt

10.5 oz Cold Cubed Butter

2/3 cup  Ice Water

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl with a paddle adjustment, combine the flour and salt

2. Add in butter and mix until it becomes a sandy texture

3. Add water and stop mixer right when dough starts to form

4. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for 30 mins

Assembling the Pie Pops:

1. Knead dough and Roll out dough to 1/4" thick (it will puff up really nicely)

2. Cut out 3x4" rectangle and transfer to a baking sheet with parchment paper

3. Put chocolate and marshmallows on top (3-4 bars of chocolate and 10 marshmallows)

4. Lay another piece of rectangle on top and fold the bottom piece over the top

5. Using a fork, prick the edges 

6. Egg wash the pie and bake at 350 degrees for about 15 mins

7. Let the pie pop cool before eating. Best served with a cold glass of milk!