Best 6 Hamantashen Ii Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of Hamantaschen, a traditional Jewish pastry that captivates taste buds during the joyous festival of Purim. These triangular-shaped cookies, also known as Oznei Haman (Haman's Ears), are filled with a variety of sweet and savory fillings, making them a versatile treat enjoyed by people of all ages. Discover the culinary magic of Hamantaschen through a collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering unique flavor combinations and fillings that range from classic poppy seed and prune to innovative chocolate and fruit jams. Embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the rich heritage and traditions of Hamantaschen, while creating unforgettable memories with loved ones.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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!

Provided by SANDI

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 2h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 183.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 85.7 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

HAMANTASCHEN



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When chef Michael Solomonov and his business partner Steve Cook develop recipes for their Philadelphia restaurants (including Zahav, Abe Fisher and K'Far), they often start by talking about their mothers. "Someone will say, 'Oh wait, my mom makes it like this. Let me get her recipe,' " Michael says. Steve's mom, Susan, provided the dough recipe for these hamantaschen - traditional triangular jam-filled cookies that show up on their menus for the Jewish holiday of Purim. It's a pretty classic recipe, with a few exceptions: Susan adds brown sugar and maple extract to her version. The resulting cookie is extra chewy, and perfectly sweet. -Francesca Cocchi for Food Network Magazine

Provided by Michael Solomonov

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield About 36 hamantaschen

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 12-ounce jar apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Make the dough: Beat the butter, both sugars, the egg, milk, vanilla and maple extract (if using) with a mixer on medium-high speed. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and beat until fully incorporated.
  • Divide the dough into thirds and wrap each portion tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Form the hamantaschen: Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 375˚ F. Roll out one piece of dough on a floured surface until 1/8 inch thick. Use the rim of a juice glass to cut out 3-inch circles. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Spoon a teaspoon of the apricot preserves into the center of each circle of dough.
  • Fold in the edges of the dough to form a triangle, pinching at the corners to keep the filling in but leaving the center filling slightly exposed.
  • Bake the hamantaschen: Arrange the hamantaschen on 2 baking sheets (use nonstick pans or line the pans with parchment paper).
  • Bake, rotating and switching the pans halfway through, until the hamantaschen are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Let cool a few minutes on the baking sheets, then remove to a wire rack and let cool completely.

EASY HAMANTASCHEN



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A favorite treat for the Purim holiday! It has always worked better for me if I cover the dough and refrigerate overnight.

Provided by Sharon

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup orange juice
5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup fruit preserves, any flavor

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until lightly and fluffy. Stir in the oil, vanilla and orange juice. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the batter to form a stiff dough. If dough is not stiff enough to roll out, stir in more flour. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter or the rim or a drinking glass. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of preserves into the center of each one. Pinch the edges to form three corners.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheet before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 55.6 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

HAMENTASHEN



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Provided by Duff Goldman

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk
1 cup sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Juice of 1/2 orange
2 tablespoons brandy
Raspberry or apricot preserves, or Poppy Seed Filling, recipe follows, for filling
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup fresh poppy seeds* (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup milk
4 to 5 tablespoons sugar
Pinch salt
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1/2 teaspoon of the juice
1 slightly beaten egg

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the oil, eggs, egg yolk, sugar, zest, both juices and brandy until smooth. Gradually stir in the flour mixture until a sticky dough is formed. Wrap in plastic wrap, flatten into a disk and chill overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Working with about one quarter of the dough at a time and leaving the remaining in the refrigerator, roll on lightly floured surface a little less than 1/4-inch thick. Cut circles (or other fun shapes) using cookie cutters 2 1/2 to 3 inches. Place a spoonful of filling in center (about 1 teaspoon per cookie) and then pinch one side up. Turn and pinch second and then third to make a triangular shape. Leave a little bit of the filling showing at the top. For non-traditional shapes, use your imagination: tubular, squares, bite-size or even some flat cookies depressed in the center with a bit of filling there.
  • Place cookies on parchment paper on cookie sheet, brush with a little beaten egg for sheen and bake until nicely browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Keep room temp in airtight container but consume within 3 to 4 days, tops.
  • Combine everything except the lemon zest and juice and the beaten egg into a saucepan and cook over moderate heat until thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir often. Add zest and juice. Take a bit of the filling and mix it into the beaten egg. Repeat, then mix the egg mixture into the pot of filling. Cool overnight.

HAMANTASCHEN



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Fill these small triangular cookies with the filling of your choice: fruit jelly, dried fruit, poppy seed filling, chocolate chips, or even brownie mix.

Provided by ilana

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Filled Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup margarine, softened
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup poppy seed filling, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Cut in margarine with 2 knives or a pastry blender. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well until dough comes together and is smooth. If dough is sticky, add more flour.
  • Roll out dough on floured work surface until it is about 1/4-inch thick. Press the rim of a glass into flour and then into the dough to cut out circles.
  • Place 1/2 teaspoon filling into the center of each circle. Fold up the 3 sides into a triangle shape, pinching the sides together tightly to seal. Transfer cookies to baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 62.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

HAMANTASCHEN



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Hamantaschen cookies are popular treats for the feast of Purim, which joyfully celebrates the Jews' deliverance from the detested Haman. Make sure the cookie dough is well chilled before you roll it out so it won't stick to your rolling pin or counter and tear.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup poppy seeds
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar on medium speed until light in color and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and 2 eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl when necessary
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add to butter mixture until just combined. Divide dough into thirds. Wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove one-third of the dough from the refrigerator at a time. On a liberally floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-inch thickness. With a 3-inch fluted round cutter, cut out as many circles as possible, and place on a prepared baking pan. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile make the poppy-seed filling: Grind poppy seeds in a food processor. Place seeds in a medium saucepan. Add milk and honey. Cook over a medium-low heat until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Add raisins and lemon zest. Remove from heat. Cool completely before using.
  • Remove chilled circles from refrigerator. Place each filling into a medium pastry bag fitted with a coupler. Pipe 2 teaspoons of filling into the center of each circle. Whisk together remaining egg with 1 teaspoon of water. Brush edges with egg wash. Fold in sides to form a triangle. Pinch dough to enclose the filling.
  • Bake the cookies in the center rack of the oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes; then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Tips:

  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dough. This will help you get clean, even cuts.
  • Don't overfill the dough circles. Otherwise, the filling will spill out while baking.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before filling them. This will help prevent the filling from melting.

Conclusion:

Hamantashen are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for Purim. They are easy to make and can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings. With a little planning, you can make these cookies ahead of time and freeze them for later. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these Hamantashen a try!

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