Apricot Empanadas
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
3
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Ingredients for - Apricot Empanadas

1. 1 cup butter, softened -
2. 6 ounces cream cheese, softened -
3. 2 cups all-purpose flour -
4. 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest -
5. 6 tablespoons apricot jam -
6. Cinnamon-sugar -

How to cook deliciously - Apricot Empanadas

1. Stage

In a small bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the flour and lemon zest. Shape dough into a ball. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

2. Stage

Remove dough from the refrigerator 1 hour before rolling. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 17-1/2x12-1/2-in. rectangle; cut into 2-1/2-in. squares. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon jam onto each square. Brush edges with water; fold pastry over filling, forming a triangle. Seal edges well with a fork.

3. Stage

Place on greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Refrigerate leftovers.