Cookie Empanadas: Easy Indulgence for Homemade Dessert Lovers
Indulge in the sweet and flaky goodness of homemade Cookie Empanadas, the perfect treat for dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 empanadas
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, butter, and sugar until crumbly.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, then knead into a dough.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
- Place chocolate chips on one half of each circle.
- Fold and press the edges to seal.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is well-chilled for smoother handling.
- Experiment with different fillings for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg