Description
Hamantaschen are delightful, triangle-shaped pastries that combine tradition with flavor in every bite. Bursting with sweet fillings like poppy seeds, fruit preserves, or chocolate, these cookies are perfect for celebrating Purim or indulging on any day. With a buttery dough and endless customization options, Hamantaschen promise joy to all who bake and share them.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup poppy seed filling
- fruit preserves (apricot or raspberry)
- chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually stir in baking powder and flour until combined.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll Out the Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut circles using a cookie cutter.
- Fill and Shape: Place about one teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle. Fold up the sides into a triangle shape and pinch corners tightly.
- Bake: Arrange filled cookies on lined baking sheets and bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool on wire racks before enjoying! Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg