Baked Empanitas(Apple Turnovers) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
6 to 7 Tbsp. cold water
3 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. thick chunky applesauce

Preparation

Add flour, salt and shortening.
Cream butter with cream cheese until fluffy and mix with flour mixture until a smooth ball is formed.
Wrap well with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
When removed from refrigerator, roll out dough on floured surface.
Cut 3-inch triangles (or round).
Place 1 tablespoon of applesauce on each round, fold over and seal edges.