This traditional Jewish treat is like a triangle-shaped twist on a thumbprint cookie!
This Hamantaschen Cookie recipe actually sits at the axis of both of those concepts.
We predicted a big comeback of nostalgic cookies in 2024, and Hamantaschen are certainly that.
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According to our pals atThe Spruce Eats, they date back to Germany in the 1500s.
Think of buttery Hamantaschen like citrusy-flavoredThumbprint Cookiesthat are triangular rather than round.
What Are Hamantaschen Cookies?
For the uninitiated, Purim is a Jewish holiday that occurs each spring.
Today, those who celebrate Purim with food, gatherings, charitable gifts or gestures, and sometimes costumes.
One of those traditional foods of Purim?
This will help prevent the stuffed cookies from leaking or unfolding during the baking process.
Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
Beat in egg, vanilla, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until combined.
Beat in as much of the flour as you’re free to with the mixer.
Stir in any remaining flour.
Shape the dough into a ball.
Cover and chill dough about 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
Roll and Cut Dough
Preheat oven to 350F.
Lightly grease two large baking sheets.
On a lightly floured surface roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out rounds from dough.
Reroll scraps as needed.
Add Filling
Place a rounded teaspoon of desired filling in the center of each dough circle.
Bake
Bake cookies 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are just golden.
Cool on baking sheets for 1 minute.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, top centers with additional filling.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
