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A quintessential Purim treat, these Hamentashen feature a tender, buttery cookie dough folded into a classic triangular shape. This recipe includes a traditional sweet poppy seed filling, but can be adapted for fruit jams or chocolate. Perfect for holiday gift-giving and celebrations.
For 6 servings
Prepare the Poppy Seed Filling
Make the Cookie Dough
A quintessential Purim treat, these Hamentashen feature a tender, buttery cookie dough folded into a classic triangular shape. This recipe includes a traditional sweet poppy seed filling, but can be adapted for fruit jams or chocolate. Perfect for holiday gift-giving and celebrations.
This jewish_american recipe takes 130 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 870.22 calories per serving with 14.97g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dessert or snack.
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Chill the Dough
Assemble the Hamentashen
Bake the Cookies
Swap the poppy seed filling for other traditional options like prune lekvar, apricot jam, raspberry preserves, or a chocolate-hazelnut spread.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract or the zest of one orange directly to the dough along with the vanilla for an extra layer of flavor.
To make this recipe dairy-free, use a high-quality stick margarine or solid coconut oil in place of butter, and use a plant-based milk (like almond or soy) for the filling.
Poppy seeds are a good source of essential minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium, which support bone health, oxygen transport, and energy metabolism.
The poppy seed filling contributes dietary fiber, which is important for promoting digestive health and helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels.
The combination of carbohydrates from the flour and sugar provides a quick source of energy, making these cookies a satisfying and festive treat.
This is a common issue! It's usually caused by one of three things: the dough wasn't chilled enough, you overfilled the cookies, or the corners weren't pinched together tightly enough. Ensure the dough is firm and cold, use only a teaspoon of filling, and give the corners a very firm pinch to seal them.
Yes, this dough is perfect for making ahead. You can refrigerate the wrapped dough discs for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen dough in the refrigerator overnight before rolling.
A single hamentashen cookie with poppy seed filling contains approximately 150-170 calories, depending on its exact size and the amount of filling used.
Hamentashen are a traditional holiday dessert and, like most cookies, are high in sugar and fat. They are best enjoyed in moderation as a special treat during the Purim celebration.
A clean electric coffee grinder or a dedicated spice grinder works best to get a fine, consistent grind. Grind in short pulses to prevent the seeds from turning into a paste.
Absolutely. To save time, you can use canned poppy seed filling (often labeled 'mohn'), prune butter (lekvar), or your favorite thick fruit jam or preserves.
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