SWEET EMPANADAS

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This recipe is Mexican in origin. Borrowed from Recipes4us.co.uk and posted for Zaar World Tour. I must admit that I haven't tried them yet, but seeing as how I've made an awful lot of jam recently, it's a cert that I'll make them sooner or later. Eat them as a dessert, for breakfast, or just a sweet snack. You need to allow 8 hours chilling time for the dough; this time is not included in the cooking time.

Provided by Mrs B

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 36 empanadas

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese
5 ounces plain flour
11 ounces fruit jam
3 ounces superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cream butter and cream cheese together in a large mixing bowl until well blended and smooth; add the flour and beat well.
  • Shape the dough into a smooth ball, wrap in cling film, and chill in the fridge for 8 hours.
  • Remove dough from refrigerator 20 minutes before using and preheat the oven to 190C, 375F, gas mark 5.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thick; cut into circles using a 3-inch biscuit cutter.
  • Place a small spoonful of jam in centre of each circle, moisten edges with water then fold over to form a half circle and press the edges together.
  • Place on un-greased baking sheets and bake for 15 to 20 minutes; while the empanadas are baking mix the sugar and cinnamon together.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately roll in the cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.3, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 28, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6.6, Protein 0.7

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