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
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 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.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Allow the hamentashen to cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
- 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.