Sweet Empanadas Recipe

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Sweet Empanadas
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Directions:

  1. Cream butter and cream cheese together in a large mixing bowl until well blended and smooth; add the flour and beat well.
  2. Shape the dough into a smooth ball, wrap in cling film, and chill in the fridge for 8 hours.
  3. Remove dough from refrigerator 20 minutes before using and preheat the oven to 190C, 375F, gas mark 5.
  4. Lightly flour a work surface and roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thick; cut into circles using a 3-inch biscuit cutter.
  5. Place a small spoonful of jam in centre of each circle, moisten edges with water then fold over to form a half circle and press the edges together.
  6. Place on un-greased baking sheets and bake for 15 to 20 minutes; while the empanadas are baking mix the sugar and cinnamon together.
  7. Remove from the oven and immediately roll in the cinnamon sugar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 625 Kcal (2617 kJ)
Calories from fat 320.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.58g 55%
Cholesterol 84.34mg 28%
Sodium 589.78mg 25%
Potassium 472.08mg 10%
Total Carbs 75.53g 25%
Sugars 48.84g 195%
Dietary Fiber 4.21g 17%
Protein 5.19g 10%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 52%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 120.6mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 338.57 Kcal (1418 kJ)
Calories from fat 173.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.28g 55%
Cholesterol 45.69mg 28%
Sodium 319.49mg 25%
Potassium 255.73mg 10%
Total Carbs 40.92g 25%
Sugars 26.46g 195%
Dietary Fiber 2.28g 17%
Protein 2.81g 10%
Vitamin C 16.9mg 52%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 9%
Iron 0.8mg 8%
Calcium 65.3mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.7
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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