Hamantashen

Hamantashen
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    36 People
  • VIEWS
    210

Embark on a delightful baking adventure with these incredibly easy-to-make Hamantashen! These sweet, irresistible treats boast a dough that's a dream to work with, and they disappear in the blink of an eye. Feel free to unleash your creativity with various fillings – from traditional poppyseed to your family's favorite fruit preserves or chocolate chips.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    23 g
  • Cholesterol
    31 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    86 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).

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Recipe View Beat in the eggs one at a time, then gradually incorporate the orange juice and vanilla extract until well combined (1-2 minutes).

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Recipe View Mix in the baking powder, then gradually add the flour until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix (2-3 minutes).

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Recipe View Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the gluten to relax (2 hours+).

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Recipe View Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

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Recipe View On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a 1/4-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter or drinking glass to cut out 3-inch circles. Place the circles on the prepared baking sheets.

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Recipe View Spoon 1 teaspoon of your chosen filling onto the center of each circle.

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Recipe View Pinch the sides of each circle to form a triangle, ensuring the filling is mostly enclosed. For best results, chill the shaped cookies on the baking sheets for 15-20 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape (15-20 minutes).

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the hamantashen are lightly golden brown, approximately 8-10 minutes.

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Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

For a richer flavor, consider using browned butter in the dough.
If the dough becomes too sticky while rolling, lightly dust it with more flour.
Experiment with different extracts like almond or lemon for a unique twist.
Ensure your filling isn't too wet, as this can cause the hamantashen to leak during baking.
For a shiny finish, brush the unbaked hamantashen with an egg wash before baking.

Lambert Grady

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 70 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Dariana Conroy

    The orange juice adds such a lovely flavor to the dough. I used apricot jam for the filling, and it was delicious!

  • Vivienne Feilroberts

    These were so much easier than other hamantashen recipes I've tried! The dough was perfect.

  • Alene Heller

    My kids loved helping me make these, and they disappeared so fast!

  • Myra Stark

    Chilling the cookies before baking is key – they held their shape beautifully.

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