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Hamantaschen Recipe

Traditional Jewish cookies with a sweet filling.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling

  • 1 cup jam or fruit preserves any flavor

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In another bowl, beat the egg, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Add to the flour mixture and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter or glass.
  6. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the edges to form a triangle, pinching the corners to seal.
  7. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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