Dessert for 18
Cinnamon Dessert Empanadas
Sweet pastry dough flavored with cinnamon and vanilla is shaped into folded empanadas and baked until lightly golden.
Typical price
$0.77for 4 servings
$0.19 per serving$0.77 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 18servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.45 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp cola flavored soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Steps
- Stir the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a large bowl.
- Cut in the butter and shortening until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Add the cola soda and knead until a soft dough forms, then rest it for 15 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 375 F.
- Divide the dough into 18 pieces, roll each piece into a circle, and fold it into a half-moon.
- Place the pastries on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until lightly golden.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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