Apple & Cheddar Empanadas

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare Empanada Dough as directed.
2. 2
   Combine apples, cheese, brown sugar and 1 tsp.
3. 3
   cinnamon.
4. 4
   Heat oven to 400F.
5. 5
   Shape dough into 24 balls, using about 1 Tbsp.
6. 6
   for each.
7. 7
   Flatten each ball to 4-inch round.
8. 8
   Spoon about 2 Tbsp.
9. 9
   apple mixture onto center of each round.
10. 10
    Fold right edge of dough, at an angle, over filling; repeat with opposite edge of dough, then fold up bottom edge to form triangle.
11. 11
    Press edges together to seal; place, seam sides down, on parchment-covered baking sheet.
12. 12
    Brush lightly with water.
13. 13
    Mix remaining cinnamon and granulated sugar; sprinkle over empanadas.
14. 14
    Bake 18 min.
15. 15
    or until golden brown.
16. 16
    Cool slightly.
17. 17
    Serve topped with COOL WHIP.