Sweet Empanadas

6 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream butter and cream cheese together in a large mixing bowl until well blended and smooth; add the flour and beat well.
  2. 2
    Shape the dough into a smooth ball, wrap in cling film, and chill in the fridge for 8 hours.
  3. 3
    Remove dough from refrigerator 20 minutes before using and preheat the oven to 190C, 375F, gas mark 5.
  4. 4
    Lightly flour a work surface and roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thick; cut into circles using a 3-inch biscuit cutter.
  5. 5
    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.
  6. 6
    Place on un-greased baking sheets and bake for 15 to 20 minutes; while the empanadas are baking mix the sugar and cinnamon together.
  7. 7
    Remove from the oven and immediately roll in the cinnamon sugar.

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