Quick Hamantaschen Recipe
Hamantaschen are traditional triangular-shaped cookies that are commonly associated with the Jewish holiday of Purim. The name "Hamantaschen" translates to "Haman's pockets" or "Haman's ears" in Yiddish and Hebrew.
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Calories: 350kcal
Servings: 5
Equipment
- Electric Mixer or Whisk
- Round Cookie Cutter
- Pastry Brush (optional)
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup fruit preserves any flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
- Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in oil, orange juice, and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into batter to form a stiff dough, adding more flour if needed.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out into a 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter or the rim of a drinking glass; place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Spoon about 1 to 2 teaspoons of preserves into center of each cookie. Pinch edges to form three corners.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheets for 1 minute; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the Dough: If the dough becomes too soft or sticky while working with it, you can chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Flour the Surface: When rolling out the dough, make sure to lightly flour the surface and rolling pin to prevent sticking.
- Uniform Thickness: Try to roll the dough out to a uniform thickness so that the cookies bake evenly.
- Sealing the Edges: Ensure that the edges of the Hamantaschen are firmly sealed to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g