Funfetti^® Strawberry Pastries Recipe

Step 1

PREHEAT oven to 350°F.

Step 2

ADD cake mix, 2 eggs and melted butter and stir until combined until a soft dough forms. Add 4-5 Tbsp. additional of flour until dough is no longer sticky. Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour and place dough on top. Dust the top of the dough with flour to avoid sticking as well. Roll out dough until very thin. Using a rectangular cookie cutter, cut out an even number of pastries.

Step 3

HEAT up strawberry jam in a small microwave safe bowl for 30-40 seconds until easily stirred.

Step 4

PLACE the bottom of a pastry onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 

Step 5

ADD jelly to the center of the pastry with a spoon or with a piping bag. Be sure not to add jelly too close to the edges. Top with a second pastry rectangle and gently press until the edges are lightly sealed. Crimp the edges with a fork. Add 2-3 fork holes for venting to each pastry. Repeat until completed and re-roll dough as necessary.

Step 6

IF desired, beat an egg yolk and add 1 tbsp of water and stir. Brush the top of each pastry with a light egg wash.

Step 6

BAKE at 350°F for 12-14 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

Step 7

USING an offset spatula or butter knife, frost each pastry and top with sprinkles from frosting lid.