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Hamentashen

These triangular pastries feature a tender buttery dough filled with sweet preserves or chocolate, perfect for celebrating Purim or any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Jewish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup fruit preserves or chocolate filling of your choice

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutter or glass
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons orange juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Use a cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles from the dough.
  9. Place 1 teaspoon of filling on each circle, then fold the edges to form a triangle and pinch the corners to seal.
  10. Arrange the triangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  12. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature; sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving for added sweetness.