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Almond Empanaditas

Source of Recipe

High School Spanish Class


Recipe Introduction

These cookies are traditionally served on Christmas Eve. A deep fat fryer is essential for preparing these.

List of Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 to 2/3 cup ice water
3/4 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg white
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup powdered sugar


Recipe

Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles crumbs.
Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened.
Shape into ball and roll onto lightly floured surface to 1/8' thickness.
Cut into 2 1/2" circles.
Mix almonds, sugar and cinnamon.
Beat egg white with almond extract until frothy.
Stir in almond mixture.
Place one teaspoon filling on each circle.
Wet edges and seal with a fork.
Fry in deep fat fyer at 400° until light brown, turning once.
Drain and dredge while hot in powdered sugar.