Delicious Hamantaschen Recipe

Hamantaschen are a classic Jewish pastry typically filled with fruit preserves or poppy seeds. These triangle-shaped cookies are traditionally eaten during the Jewish holiday of Purim. Follow this easy recipe to make your own batch of sweet and flaky hamantaschen at home.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Fruit preserves or poppy seed filling

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until you have a crumbly mixture.
3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until the dough comes together. If the dough is too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time until it holds together.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles of dough.
7. Place a small spoonful of fruit preserves or poppy seed filling in the center of each circle.
8. Fold the edges of the dough up to form a triangle shape, leaving the center of the filling visible.
9. Pinch the corners of the triangle to seal the dough and prevent the filling from leaking out.
10. Place the filled cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
11. Allow the hamantaschen to cool before serving.
12. Enjoy these delicious treats as a festive addition to your Purim celebration!

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