Pumpkin Pecan Empanaditas (Mini Empanadas) |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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These are really pretty, little, bite-size pastries/cookies. This is a traditional dessert in Spanish-speaking countries (such as Mexico) but also can be served as a sweet appetizer. You can also use jam or dulce de leche as the filling. Don't skip the glaze as it holds the empanaditas together. This recipe is from Diana's Desserts . Filling needs at least 45 minutes to cool (less in the freezer). Ingredients:
1 cup canned pumpkin |
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon each ground nutmeg and clo) |
1/4 cup chopped pecans |
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons granulated sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 cup cold butter (this is equal to 2 sticks, 8 oz, or 226g) |
8 -10 tablespoons cold water |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon water |
sanding sugar (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened (8 to 12 minutes). Cool completely (45 to 60 minutes). Stir in pecans.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
3. Combine flour, sugar and salt in medium bowl; cut in 1 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough water until flour is just moistened.
4. Divide dough in half. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter. Place rounded 1/2 teaspoon filling in center of each circle. Fold one side of circle over other to form crescent-shaped empanaditas. Pinch together lightly to seal. Place onto ungreased cookie sheet; press edges together with tines of fork to seal.
5. Whisk together egg and 1 teaspoon water in small bowl. Brush egg mixture lightly over tops of empanaditas; repeat. Sprinkle with sanding sugar, if using. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
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