Easy Hamantaschen

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 3

Easy Hamantaschen cookies for Purim celebrations

by The Chefin Baking

Prep

60 min

Cook

18 min

Ready In

78 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

130

Sugar

10g

Fat

Hamantaschen cookies are a traditional Jewish pastry typically eaten during the festive holiday of Purim. The triangular shape of these cookies is said to represent the three-cornered hat worn by the villain in the Purim story, Haman. While the origin of the cookie's name is unclear, it is believed to come from the Yiddish word ‘mohn-tashen', which means ‘poppy seed pockets'. These Hamantaschen cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends during Purim celebrations or simply as a sweet treat any time of year. Customize the fruit preserves filling with your favorite flavors.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
2.	Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract and orange juice, continue mixing until well combined.
3.	In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
4.	Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to form a dough.
5.	Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
6.	Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7.	On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 1/8-inch thickness.
8.	Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a drinking glass to cut circles from the dough.
9.	Place a small spoonful of fruit preserves in the center of each circle.
10.	Pinch the edges of the circle to form a triangle, leaving a small opening at the top for the fruit preserves to show through.
11.	Place the triangles on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

These Hamantaschen cookies are a delicious traditional treat for the Jewish holiday of Purim.

They can be filled with any fruit preserves or jam you like, making them a versatile dessert option.

CONS

These cookies are high in sugar and may not be suitable for diabetics or those on a low-sugar diet.

The dough can be tricky to work with and may require practice to get the perfect triangle shape.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cookies are a tasty treat, they don’t offer many health benefits. However, the fruit preserves can provide some nutrition depending on the type of fruit used. For example, apricot preserves are high in vitamin A and potassium.

	3 eggs
	1 cup granulated sugar
	3/4 cup vegetable oil
	2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
	1/2 cup orange juice
	5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
	1 tablespoon baking powder
	1 cup fruit preserves , any flavor