Hamantashen

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These are the easiest hamantashen I've ever made! They are a bit sweet, roll out easily and are consumed quickly! My kids don't want to give them to their friends! Traditional fillings are prune and poppy seed. You can use any canned pie filling, whole fruit jelly, chocolate chips, or any type filling your family likes! Be creative with these- we put mini chocolate chips in the dough!

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Prep Time:
2 hrs
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
36 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups butter or margarine, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 6 tablespoons orange juice

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 (12 ounce) can poppyseed filling

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange juice and vanilla. Mix in the baking powder, then gradually stir in the flour until the dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. I like to do mine overnight.

  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 3 inch circles using a cookie cutter or drinking glass. Place circles on the prepared cookie sheets. Spoon 1 teaspoon of filling onto the center of each circle. (Any more and it will ooze out) Pinch the sides of each circle to form a triangle, covering as much of the filling as possible. The cookies may be frozen on the cookie sheets if desired to help retain their shape while cooking.

  4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light golden brown. These are best undercooked slightly. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

184 Calories
9g Fat
23g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 184
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 1mg 7%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 29mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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