Hamantaschen Cookies Haman's Hats

Celebrate tradition and flavor with these delightful Hamantaschen Cookies, also known as "Haman's Hats." Perfect for Purim or anytime you crave a unique treat, these buttery, tender cookies are sculpted into their signature triangular shape and filled with your favorite jam or filling, such as apricot, raspberry, or rich poppy seed. Enhanced by a hint of optional orange zest, the dough is easy to work with and bakes to a golden perfection, delicately framing the vibrant filling peeking through. With a short prep time and a simple technique that’s fun for the whole family, these festive cookies will quickly become a kitchen favorite. Enjoy them fresh or store leftovers for up to 5 days in an airtight container for a tasty reminder of the celebration. Perfect for cookie trays and family gatherings, Hamantaschen are equal parts delicious and meaningful!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest (optional, for additional flavor)
• 1 cup Jam or filling of your choice (e.g., apricot, raspberry, poppy seed)
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder.

Step 2

Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest (if using).

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough gently to bring it together, but do not overwork it.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two discs, wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles.

Step 8

Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle. Be careful not to overfill, as it may leak during baking.

Step 9

Fold the edges of each circle up to form a triangle, pinching the corners tightly to seal. Leave a small opening at the top to show the filling.

Step 10

Place the formed cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

Step 11

Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

Step 12

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack.

Step 14

Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1006.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3802.1

Total Fat 158.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 759.5mg	0%
Sodium 679.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 561.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g	0%
Total Sugars 270.0g
Protein 48.9g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 201.8mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 780.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.9%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 58.1%