Disneyland has a way of turning simple desserts into unforgettable treats, and these copycat Disneyland raspberry hand pies are no exception. These giant, shareable raspberry-filled cookies are soft, buttery, fruity, and completely over-the-top in the very best way. Inspired by the famous Disneyland bakery treat, these hand pies skip the traditional pie crust and use cookie dough instead, creating a dessert that tastes like a cross between a stuffed sugar cookie and a bakery-style pastry.

Copycat Disneyland Hand Pies — Each oversized hand pie is filled with sweet raspberry jam and topped with beautiful pink and red icing, giving them an iconic bakery look. They are thick, soft, and packed with raspberry flavor in every bite. The cookie dough bakes up golden around the edges while staying tender in the center, making these hand pies impossible to resist.
These giant cookies are perfect for sharing, although once you take a bite, you may suddenly decide you do not want to share after all.

What Makes These Disneyland-Inspired Hand Pies So Special?

The biggest difference between these raspberry hand pies and traditional hand pies is the dough itself. Instead of a flaky pie crust, these are made with rich cookie dough, creating a softer, more decadent dessert.

The texture is what makes them truly unforgettable. The outside has lightly crisp edges, while the inside stays soft and tender around the raspberry filling. The jam bakes into the cookie dough, creating the perfect sweet-and-tart balance.

Another thing that makes these hand pies stand out is their giant size. They have that oversized Disneyland bakery appearance that instantly makes them feel fun and special. Topped with glossy pink icing and red drizzle, they look like they came straight from a theme park bakery case.

Why Cookie Dough Works Better Than Pie Dough

Using cookie dough instead of pie dough completely transforms the texture of these hand pies. Traditional pie crust can sometimes become dry or crumbly, but cookie dough stays soft and buttery even after baking.

The dough also creates a sturdier base for the raspberry filling, helping hold everything together while still giving that melt-in-your-mouth cookie texture. Because the dough is chilled before rolling and baking, the hand pies hold their shape beautifully in the oven.

The cookie dough also pairs perfectly with the sweet candy coating on top. The soft cookie texture combined with the crisp icing creates an amazing contrast in every bite.

A few simple tricks help these hand pies turn out bakery-perfect every time.

Work with one piece of dough at a time. Keeping the second portion of dough refrigerated while working helps maintain the correct texture and prevents it from becoming too soft.
Chill the cut rectangles before filling: The extra refrigeration time helps the dough firm back up, which keeps the pies from spreading too much while baking.
Seal the edges carefully: Running water around the outer edges before sealing helps the top and bottom layers stick together securely.
Cool completely before decorating: If the hand pies are still warm, the candy coating will melt right off rather than set properly.

Something unexpected! When you think about the crust for pie, hand pies, or even Pop-Tarts, your thoughts automatically go to pie crust. That’s what I was expecting when I took a bite of my Disneyland Hand Pie. To my surprise, the crust was a soft, delicious butter cookie. To make these raspberry hand pies, you’ll need a good, sturdy cookie dough that will hold up to rolling. WHAT IS THE SECRET TO SUGAR COOKIE DOUGH KEEPING ITS SHAPE? 1. You MUST use cold dough. Chill the dough for 3 hours to ensure your dough is perfectly cold and ready to be shaped. 2. Once the cookies have been cut and placed on a cookie sheet, FREEZE FOR 20 MINUTES and bake.

DIRECTIONS

Split the dough into two portions. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours. ONLY TAKE ONE PIECE OF DOUGH OUT OF THE REFRIGERATOR AT A TIME. Roll each piece into a 12×15-inch rectangle. Cut each piece into SIX 3½ inch x 5-inch pieces. Place SIX on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Spread jam onto the cookie pieces. Dip fingertips in water and run them around the outer edge of the bottom layer. Place the top cut pieces from the other dough rectangle over the top of the jam. Press the edges with a fork; pierce the tops of the pies with a fork. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°; bake 17-20 minutes.

HELP! My Dough Has Cracks!

Don’t worry, fixing cracked dough is easy and works amazingly. ALL YOU NEED IS WATER. Moisten your fingers, and gently press the dough back together. The water acts like glue, keeping everything together during baking.

Can I Make These Copycat Disneyland Raspberry Hand Pies Mini?

The answer is YES! This recipe makes 10 good-sized raspberry pies. Even after all the chilling that takes place during the making process, these pies will still expand a little bit. There are only three easy things that’ll need to change. The size of the cut pieces, the amount of jam added to the pies, and the baking time. Easy solutions to 20 mini hand pies.

The Hand Pie Icing

One of the most recognizable features of these Disneyland-inspired hand pies is the colorful icing. The soft pink coating creates the perfect bakery-style finish while the red drizzle adds that signature decorative touch.

Using melted candy coating gives the pies a smooth finish that hardens beautifully once chilled. The contrast between the sweet raspberry filling and the creamy candy topping makes these hand pies even more indulgent.

The squeeze bottle makes decorating easier, but a spoon works just as well for spreading the coating. The final drizzle adds a fun, homemade bakery look that makes each pie unique.

TIP FOR MAKING EASY COOKIE ICING: Options….you can make a royal icing from scratch, use a meringue powder to make royal icing, or simply use candy melts. The result is the same! A sweet, hardened topping that complements the soft, jam-filled cookie. All you need is melted vanilla candy. For this raspberry Pop-Tarts recipe, I mixed white and pink candy melts and white and red candy melts. This helped mute the colors.

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Delicious Variations to Try

These raspberry hand pies are easy to customize depending on the flavors you love most.

Strawberry Hand Pies: Swap the raspberry jam for strawberry preserves for a sweeter berry version.

Mixed Berry Version: Use blackberry, blueberry, or mixed berry preserves for even more fruity flavor.

Lemon Raspberry Hand Pies: Add lemon zest to the cookie dough to brighten the raspberry flavor.

Chocolate Raspberry Version: Drizzle melted chocolate over the top for an extra rich dessert.

Holiday Bakery Style: Decorate holiday cookie trays with festive sprinkles while the icing is still wet.

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How to Store Raspberry Hand Pies

These hand pies store beautifully, making them perfect for baking ahead.

Room Temperature: Store the hand pies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Refrigerator: Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week for maximum freshness.
Freezer: Freeze fully cooled, hand-pie dough, individually wrapped, for up to 2 months.
Defrosting: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or a few hours at room temperature.
Reheating: If desired, warm slightly before serving, though they are delicious at room temperature as well, and the icing will melt.

A Disneyland Bakery Treat You Can Make at Home

There is something magical about recreating Disneyland-inspired desserts at home, especially when they turn out this cute and delicious. These giant raspberry hand pies have everything I love in a bakery dessert: soft cookie dough, sweet raspberry filling, beautiful icing, and that oversized shareable look that instantly makes people smile.

I love how nostalgic they feel while still being completely unique. The cookie dough gives them such an incredible texture, and the bright raspberry filling makes every bite taste fresh and fruity. Whether you make them for a special occasion or simply because you are craving a Disneyland-style treat at home, these giant raspberry-filled cookies are guaranteed to disappear quickly. -Sheryl

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Makes 10 (3in. x 5in.) Pies

Copycat Disneyland Hand Pies

Bring Disneyland home with this delicious copycat hand pie recipe!

Ingredients

For the Raspberry Hand Pies:

1½ cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup vegetable shortening
½ cup + 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
10 heaping tablespoons seedless raspberry jam

For the Cookie Icing:

1 cup bright pink candy melts mixed with ½ cup white candy melts
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
½ cup red candy melts mixed with 10 white candy melts
½ tablespoon vegetable shortening

Instructions

For the Raspberry Hand Pies:

Spilt dough into two portions. Chill in the refrigerator 3 hours. ONLY TAKE ONE PIECE OF DOUGH OUT OF THE REFRIGERATOR AT A TIME.
Roll each piece into a 12x15-inch rectangle. Cut each piece into SIX 3½ inch x 5 inch pieces. Line two cookies sheets with parchment paper; Set aside.
Place SIX 3½ x 5 inch pieces on one cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate 30 minutes. CONTINUE WITH REMAINING COOKE DOUGH.
Spread jam onto SIX cookie pieces. Dip fingertips in water and run them around the outer edge of the bottom layer. Place top cut pieces from the other dough rectangle over the top of the jam. Press edges with a fork, pierce tops of pies with a fork. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°, bake 17-20 minutes.
Transfer to a cooling rack, cool completely before decorating. Makes 10 Pies

For the Cookie Icing:

Pour pink and white candy and shortening into a medium microwave safe bowl, heat 1 minutes, and stir. If the candy it still chunky, heat an additional 30 seconds at 60%. Stir until creamy.
Pour melted candy into a squeeze bottle, make a line of melted candy around the perimeter of the pie, use the nozzle to fill in the center, and an offset spatula to smooth out the candy. NOTE: The squeeze bottle is optional. Using a spoon would work too.
Place in the refrigerator to harden (about 10 minutes).
Pour red and white candy with the shortening into a medium microwave safe bowl, heat 1 minutes, and stir. If the candy it still chunky, heat an additional 30 seconds at 60%. Stir until creamy.
Pour melted candy into a squeeze bottle. In a back and forth motion, decorate the top of the hand pie.

What do I do If My Dough Cracks?

Don't worry, fixing cracked dough is easy and works amazingly. ALL YOU NEED IS WATER. Moisten your fingers, gently press the dough back together. The water works like a glue and will stay together during baking.

Frequently Asked Questions-COPYCAT DISNEYLAND RASPBERRY HAND PIES

Are these hand pies made with pie dough? No, these hand pies use cookie dough instead of a traditional pie crust, which gives them a softer, richer texture.
Why does the dough need to chill so long? Chilling the dough helps it firm up, making it easier to roll, cut, and shape, and helps the pies hold their shape during baking.
Why should only one piece of dough be removed at a time? Cookie dough softens quickly at room temperature. Keeping the second portion refrigerated prevents it from becoming sticky and difficult to work with.
Can I use homemade raspberry jam? Absolutely. Homemade raspberry jam works wonderfully as long as it is thick enough to stay inside the pies.
What kind of candy coating works best? Pink, white, and red melting candies work best because they melt smoothly and harden nicely once chilled.
Do I need a squeeze bottle for decorating? No. A squeeze bottle makes decorating easier, but a spoon or piping bag works just fine too.
Can these be made smaller? Yes, mini versions work beautifully for parties or cookie trays.
How do I keep the filling from leaking? Make sure not to overfill the pies and firmly seal the edges with a fork after brushing the perimeter with water.
Can I freeze these hand pies? Yes, the baked hand pies freeze very well once fully cooled.
How long do the iced hand pies need to chill? The icing usually hardens in about 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
What do these taste like? They taste like a giant raspberry-filled bakery cookie with a sweet candy coating on top.

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