Salted Caramel Chocolate Pillows (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1 refrigerated pie crust, thawed
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14 Hershey Kisses of choice
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1 egg white whisked with 1 Tbsp water
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1 small jar caramel topping
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Mediterranean Sea Salt
→ Optional Toppings
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1 cup chocolate chips, melted
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1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
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Powdered sugar for dusting
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Granulated sugar for sprinkling before baking
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
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Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick baking oil.
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Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured counter top.
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Cut 2 1/2 inch circles with a knife, biscuit cutter, or drinking glass.
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Place one Hershey Kiss in the center of each circle.
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Fold half of the pie dough over the Kiss and seal the edge. Then pull the other half up to form a criss-cross pattern and pinch to seal all edges completely.
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Brush each pillow puff with the egg wash. Sprinkle with granulated sugar or Mediterranean salt according to preference.
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Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Drizzle with caramel topping and sprinkle with Mediterranean Sea Salt.
# Notes:
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You can re-roll scraps to make additional pillows - up to 16 total.
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Different flavored Hershey Kisses can be used for variety.