CINNAMON-PUMPKIN EMPANADAS ( EMPANADAS DE CALABAZAS)

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Make and share this Cinnamon-Pumpkin Empanadas ( Empanadas De Calabazas) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ginger (optional)
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 (1/2 ounce) packages dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups flour, divided in half
3/4 cup vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • For the filling: Mix ingredients together and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine water, sugar, salt, yeast, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  • Using an electric mixer, gradually blend in half of the flour.
  • Add shortening and thoroughly mix, then gradually blend in remaining flour.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal parts, then shape each of those parts into 4 dough balls.
  • Slap the dough balls between the palms of your well-floured hands until somewhat flattened, then roll out on a floured surface into circles approximately 4 inches in diameter and 1/8-inch thick.
  • Put about 1 1/2 tablespoons of pumpkin filling in the center of each circle, fold over, and seal edges by moistening slightly and pressing lightly with a fork on both sides.
  • Bake on a greased cookie sheet until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes (watch carefully as they can burn quickly).

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