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Applesauce Empanadas
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 95 Minutes
Ready In: 95 Minutes
Servings: 8
You can bake or deep fry these. I always double this recipe.
Ingredients:
3 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)
1 cup good quality thick applesauce - i make my own and add cinnamon to it.
Directions:
1. Cream butter and cream cheese till fluffy.
2. Add flour and cinnamon and mix until a smooth ball can be formed.
3. Wrap in Saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours or overnight.
4. Remove from refrigerator half hour before using rolling out.
5. Roll dough on floured counter or board to 1/8 inch thickness.
6. Cut into 3 inch rounds.
7. Place 1 tablespoon of applesauce on each round then fold over and pinch press to seal tightly.
8. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or deep fry until light golden in color.
9. Serve warm with a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar and cinnamon mixed together. Vanilla ice cream is also good with these.
By RecipeOfHealth.com