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Prep Time: 180 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 180 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I got this recipe from The Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Cookies Magazine. They are delightful. You can use any type of jam, I use raspberry or strawberry. To store, put cookies between wax paper in an airtight container, cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze 3 months. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
6 ounces cream cheese, softened |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 cup desired flavor of tropical fruit jam (such as pineapple or hawaiian fruit) |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
Directions:
1. Combine butter and cream cheese in a large bowl. Beat until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour, beating on low speed until combined.
2. Gather mixture into a ball and divide in half. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours or until dough is easy to handle.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or nonstick foil; set aside.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the dough portions to a 1/8 inch thickness.
5. Using a round 3 to 3 1/2 inch cookie cutter, cut out dough. place about 1 teaspoon of the jam in the center of each round.
6. Moisten edges of dough with water. Fold the dough in half to enclose the jam; press edges together with the tines of a fork to seal.
7. Place the empanaditas 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet, Bake in oven for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
8. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. While cookies are warm, carefully roll them in cinnamon-sugar.Place on a wire rack; let cool. Repeat with remaining dough portion, remaining jam, and remaining cinnamon-sugar.
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