Delicious and Easy Hamentashen Recipe for Busy Parents

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Delicious and Easy Hamentashen Recipe for Busy Parents
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 28, 2024

This Working Mom's Hamentashen recipe is perfect for parents looking to create a delicious treat without spending hours in the kitchen. These sweet and flaky cookies are perfect for Purim celebrations or any time you want a sweet treat to share with your loved ones.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • your favorite jam or filling (such as apricot, raspberry, or poppy seed)
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until a soft dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough into two equal parts, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. On a floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter or glass to cut out circles.
  7. Place a small spoonful of jam in the center of each circle. Fold the edges of the circle towards the center to form a triangle, pinching the corners together.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  9. Allow the hamentashen to cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
  10. Enjoy your delicious Working Mom's Hamentashen with a cup of tea or coffee!

Interesting Facts

  • Hamentashen are traditional cookies eaten during the Jewish holiday of Purim, symbolizing the defeat of the villain Haman.
  • The word 'hamentashen' means 'Haman's pockets' in Yiddish, referring to the triangular shape of the cookies.
  • These cookies can be filled with a variety of sweet fillings, such as fruit preserves, poppy seed paste, or chocolate.