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

Hamantaschen are delicious triangular pastries that are traditionally eaten during the Jewish holiday of Purim. These delightful treats are filled with various sweet fillings such as fruit preserves, poppy seeds, or chocolate, making them a favorite snack for both kids and adults.

Legend has it that Hamantaschen are named after the villain of the Purim story, Haman, and they are said to resemble his three-cornered hat. As such, they have become a symbol of the holiday and are eagerly e...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup margarine, softened
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup poppy seed filling, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Cut in margarine with 2 knives or a pastry blender. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well until dough comes together and is smooth. If dough is sticky, add more flour.
  • Roll out dough on floured work surface until it is about 1/4-inch thick. Press the rim of a glass into flour and then into the dough to cut out circles.
  • Place 1/2 teaspoon filling into the center of each circle. Fold up the 3 sides into a triangle shape, pinching the sides together tightly to seal. Transfer cookies to baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    72 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 62mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 13mg