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Empanadas

SUBMITTED BY: Rosina  PHOTO BY: polly625 

"Better make plenty - these disappear fast. The unbaked dough may be frozen. The baked cookies may also be frozen."
Empanadas Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 253 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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Original recipe yield 2 1/2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fruit preserves
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

  1. DAY BEFORE: Cream butter and cream cheese together until smoothly blended. Beat in the flour. Shape dough into a smooth ball, wrap in foil or cling wrap, and refrigerate overnight or up to a week.
  2. AT BAKING TIME: Remove dough from refrigerator 30 minutes before using. Start heating oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. Roll chilled dough thin. Cut with 3 or 4 inch round cookie cutter. Place small spoonful of jam in center of each round, moisten edges with water.
  4. Fold round over and press edges together. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 15 to 20 minutes. Immediately roll in sugar mixed with cinnamon (traditional) OR in confectioners' sugar if preferred.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on may 20, 2006 by CookingMama 
***** I've made this 4 times already. TIP: The best thing is to use it right away (next day)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 20, 2006 by momof2pumpkins 
This dough is super. I had no problems with the consistency or the filling. I used plenty of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 24, 2005 by PattiVerde 
Yum! This is the first time I've made empanadas, and your dough was fantastic. I filled them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 7, 2006 by BINDERSBEE 
So wonderful! A great starting point for many different filling choices. I bought a 3.5"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 13, 2006 by KDETS89 
First, the dough HAS to stay cold or they don't come together very well. Made these twice,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 29, 2003 by Jo 
Absolutely wonderful. I wondered about the cream cheese in the dough, but was very pleased... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 22, 2005 by ElishaL 
excellent! I filled some with thinly sliced apples tossed with cinnamon, ginger and allspice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 19, 2003 by sahmomof2 
This recipe deserves 10 STARS! You need to allow yourself plenty of time to put them together.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 12, 2005 by Ashley Wandell 
These were very good! You should double or even triple the recipe though. Also to add a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 20, 2005 by SHAIKIRA 
This is a great recipe the dough is fantastic i've made several times .... i would give it a... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Empanadas

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 226

  • Total Fat: 10.3g
  • Cholesterol: 28mg
  • Sodium: 108mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 1.8g

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