Guava Empanadas

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   Preheat oven to 400F.

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   Combine flour, salt and baking powder in large bowl.

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   Cut in lard with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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   Gradually add water, stirring until mixture forms a ball.

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   Place on lightly floured surface; knead 5 min.

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   or until dough is smooth and elastic.

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   Divide into 16 equal balls.

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   Roll out each ball to 4-inch circle; set aside.

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   Mix cream cheese, guava, peanuts and 2 Tbsp.

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    of the honey.

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    Spoon about 1 Tbsp.

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    of the cream cheese mixture onto center of each dough circle.

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    Brush edge of each circle with some of the egg; fold in half.

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    Press edges together with fork to seal.

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    Place on greased baking sheet.

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    Lightly brush tops with remaining egg.

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    Bake 20 min.

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    or until golden brown.

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    Serve drizzled with the remaining 2 Tbsp.

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    honey.

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