Purim Hamantaschen

Celebrate the joyous holiday of Purim with these delightful homemade hamantaschen! These buttery, triangular cookies feature a tender, orange-zested dough that envelops your choice of rich and flavorful fillings—think fruity jam, sweet poppy seed paste, or decadent chocolate spread. With a simple yet rewarding process, this recipe allows you to master the art of shaping the iconic three-cornered treats while infusing them with your own creative flair. Perfectly golden and slightly crisp, each bite offers a blend of textures and tastes that's sure to be a hit at any Purim gathering. Whether you're baking with family or creating a festive gift, these traditional Purim hamantaschen are as fun to make as they are to eat!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 170 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 300 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 120 grams desired filling (jam, poppy seed filling, chocolate spread, etc.)
• 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until manageable.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to about 3-4 mm (1/8 inch) thick.

Step 8

Using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass (about 7.5 cm or 3 inches in diameter), cut out circles of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 9

Place about 1 teaspoon of your chosen filling in the center of each circle.

Step 10

Fold the edges of each circle toward the center to create a triangular shape, pinching the corners tightly to seal the dough around the filling.

Step 11

If desired, brush the tops of the hamantaschen lightly with milk for a golden finish.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.

Step 13

Cool the hamantaschen on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 14

Serve and enjoy, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(870.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3720.6

Total Fat 198.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 101.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 749.4mg	0%
Sodium 1262.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 457.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 220.7g
Protein 51.3g	0%

Vitamin D 90IU	0%
Calcium 284.9mg	0%
Iron 19.2mg	0%
Potassium 925.1mg	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: 46.7%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 47.9%