How to Make Easy Hamantaschen - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make treat for the upcoming Purim holiday, then look no further than these delectable Easy Hamantaschen. These triangle-shaped cookies are a traditional food eaten during Purim and are filled with sweet and flavorful fillings like jam, chocolate, or poppy seeds. They are a beloved treat for people of all ages and are perfect for sharing with friends and family during this festive occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup fruit preserves, any flavor

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in oil, orange juice, and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into batter to form a stiff dough, adding more flour if needed.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out into a 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter or the rim of a drinking glass; place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Spoon about 1 to 2 teaspoons of preserves into center of each cookie. Pinch edges to form three corners.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheets for 1 minute; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    246 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 56mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 61mg