Instructions: Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.

Combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla extract in medium bowl; mix until smooth. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in small bowl.

Place dough for 1 roll on lightly floured surface; roll into 4-inch circle. Spoon about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture and 1 tablespoon escalloped apples onto lower half; brush edges with milk. Fold dough in half; crimp edges with fork. Repeat with remaining dough.

Brush each empanada with butter; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown; serve warm.

This recipe yields 36 empanadas.

Description: "Serve these warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for a great finale to a Mexican meal. Paired with steaming mugs of Carnation hot chocolate, these make a wonderful breakfast as well!"
Yield: 36 empanadas

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