Snickers Spicy Churro Empanadas

These flaky puff pastry empanadas with a Snickers Fiery filling are an explosion of delicious flavors and textures.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients:

2 tbsp brick-style plain cream cheese
2 tsp agave syrup
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
1 pkg (1.82 oz each) Snickers Fiery, finely chopped
1/2 pkg (17.3 oz pkg) frozen puff pastry (10-inch square), thawed
1 egg
2 tbsp sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In bowl, combine cream cheese, agave, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, vanilla and chili powder until blended. Stir in Snickers; refrigerate until ready to use.
2. On lightly floured surface, unroll pastry; using 4-inch round cookie cutter, cut 6 rounds, rerolling scraps as needed.
3. Beat egg with 1 tbsp water; brush over edges of each round. Spoon 1 tbsp filling onto center of each round. Bring edges of pastry together to create half-moon shape and enclose filling. Crimp edges with fork to seal. Brush pastry with egg wash and cut vents in center of each empanada.
4. Bake for about 18 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, stir sugar with remaining cinnamon until combined. Toss warm empanadas in cinnamon sugar. Serve warm or let cool completely.

Tip: Substitute rolled refrigerator pie crust for puff pastry if desired.