A fresh baked pie from the oven makes us smile for a number of reasons.

And lastly, it’sthe perfect dessertto share and impress your loved ones with.

Because leftover pie dough scraps can be the perfect base for both sweet and savory meals (viaFood52).

woman placing pie dough into a dish

Your leftover pie dough scraps can easily be transferred into making another crowd favorite dessert.

Take for example, chocolate-stuffed cookies.

Simply roll out your dough and place chocolate chips in the middle and cover them entirely.

mini pies going into a muffin baking sheet

Bake until the pie dough is golden brown and top them with powdered sugar.

Your leftover pie dough scraps can easily be used to fulfill your more savory cravings.

you’re able to also use the scraps tobake mini savory pies for breakfast.

Or try using decadent mushroom, cheddar cheese, and cream filling (viaFood52).

It’ll will just give you one more reason to smile.