Apricot Empanadas Recipe
These cute handheld desserts are flaky and tender outside with a flavorful fruit filling inside. Try variations on the jam flavor, if you'd like.
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Ingredients:
| 1 cup | butter, softened |
| 2 packages | (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
| 2 cups | all-purpose flour |
| 2 teaspoons | grated lemon peels |
| 6 tablespoons | apricot jam |
| cinnamon-sugar |
Directions:
In a small bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the flour and lemon peel. Shape dough into a ball. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove dough from the refrigerator 1 hour before rolling. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 17-1/2-in. x 12-1/2-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.
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.
Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apricot-empanadas
