Argentinean Caramel-Filled Crescents Pasteles

Argentinean Caramel-Filled Crescents (Pasteles) Photo
Argentinean Caramel-Filled Crescents (Pasteles)

YIELD Makes about 4 dozen cookies
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INGREDIENTS

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, cut into small pieces
6 to 7 tablespoons ice water
1/2 package (14 ounces) caramels
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

PREPARATION:

  1. Place flour, powdered sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl; stir to combine. Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture forms pea-sized pieces. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time; toss with fork until mixture holds together. Divide dough in half; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.
  2. Meanwhile, melt caramels and milk in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly; stir in coconut. Remove from heat; cool.
  3. Working with 1 portion at a time, roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough with 3-inch round cookie cutter. Reroll trimmings and cut out more cookies.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheets; set aside. Beat egg and water in cup. Place 1/2 teaspoon caramel mixture in center of each dough round. Moisten edge of dough round with egg mixture. Fold dough in half; press edges firmly to seal in filling. Press edges with fork. Place crescents on prepared cookie sheets; brush with egg mixture. Cut 3 slashes across top of each cookie with tip of knife. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cookies to wire racks; cool completely. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
Note
These cookies do not freeze well.
This recipe appears in: Latin American

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