APRICOT-FILLED TRIANGLES
Traditionally called hamantaschen, these crisp, buttery triangle cookies truly do melt in your mouth. It's a good thing this classic Jewish dessert recipe makes a big batch because no one can stop after eating just one! -Mildred Lorence, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, cook apricots and water over low heat for 45 minutes or until the water is absorbed and apricots are soft. Cool slightly; transfer to a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Add sugar; cover and process until blended. Set aside., In a large saucepan over low heat, melt shortening with milk. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar. Add 1 egg at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the saucepan and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 teaspoon apricot filling in the center of each. Bring 3 edges together over filling, overlapping slightly (a small portion of filling will show in the center); pinch edges gently. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Kaushala Udayangani
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The triangles were difficult to make and they didn't turn out very good.
Sk Akash Vay
[email protected]These were just okay. I thought the filling was a bit too sweet and the pastry was a bit too dry.
Anzan Chhetri
[email protected]These are the best apricot-filled triangles I've ever had. I'll definitely be making them again and again.
Serenity
[email protected]I'm not a great baker, but these were easy to make and they turned out great.
Nozizwe Vapi
[email protected]These were a big hit at my potluck. Everyone loved them!
Raphael Mable
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.
Hayden Washington
[email protected]These were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They're so delicious!
mobin robin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I thought I'd give these a try. I'm glad I did! They were surprisingly delicious. The filling was sweet and tangy, and the pastry was flaky and buttery.
Zinou Official
[email protected]These were easy to make and turned out great! I used canned apricots and they worked just fine.
Emma Kerr
[email protected]I made these for my family and they loved them! The only thing I would change is to use a little less sugar in the filling. It was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Oro Joker Vine
[email protected]These were so good! I used fresh apricots from my tree and they were perfect. The filling was gooey and delicious, and the pastry was flaky and golden brown.
Ndaedzo Nemasisi
[email protected]I've made these triangles several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The apricot filling is perfectly sweet and tart, and the pastry is flaky and delicious.
Rosa Alejo
[email protected]These apricot-filled triangles were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved them.