Chocolate Caramel Pillow Bites (Print-Friendly Version)

Flaky pastry envelopes warm chocolate, gooey caramel, and a sprinkle of sea salt for a delightful snack.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Filling

01 - 14 assorted flavored Hershey Kisses

→ Egg Wash

02 - 1 egg white
03 - 1 tablespoon water

→ Toppings

04 - 1 small jar of caramel sauce (like Mrs. Richardson’s Caramel Topping)
05 - Mediterranean sea salt, for taste
06 - Granulated sugar, to sprinkle
07 - Powdered sugar, to dust (optional)
08 - 1 cup of melted chocolate chips (optional)
09 - 1/2 cup of finely chopped nuts (optional)

→ Pastry Base

10 - 1 refrigerated pie crust, thawed

# How to Make It:

01 - After resting for 5 minutes, move to a cooling rack. Generously drizzle with caramel sauce and top with more sea salt. You can also dust with powdered sugar, drizzle melted chocolate, or sprinkle chopped nuts if you like.
02 - Heat the oven up to 175°C, letting it fully warm up.
03 - Take half of the dough and fold it over the chocolate. Then bring up the other half, overlapping them to make a crisscross. Pinch the edges tightly to close.
04 - Get a baking tray ready by either lining it with parchment paper or giving it a light spray of non-stick baking spray.
05 - Put the thawed pie crust on a floured surface and roll it out gently.
06 - Using a biscuit cutter, knife, or glass, cut out circles that are 6 cm in diameter from the dough. You can re-roll scraps to cut out more circles.
07 - Put one Hershey Kiss right in the center of each dough circle.
08 - Beat the egg white together with water. Brush the tops of the sealed pillows with this mixture, then sprinkle with either granulated sugar or Mediterranean sea salt.
09 - Place the pillows on the prepared tray. Bake them for about 15–20 minutes until the pastry turns golden brown.

# Extra Information:

01 - Re-rolling scrap dough can give you about 16 pieces.
02 - Make sure to press the edges well to keep the caramel from leaking out while baking.
03 - Let them cool a bit before serving to really enjoy the texture and flavor.

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