Sure! Let’s embark on a culinary journey to create the delightful Purim Hamantaschen, a traditional Purim cookie cherished for its symbolism and scrumptious taste. 🍪
Purim Hamantaschen Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Prep Time: 4 hours
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 Hamantaschen
Ingredients:
- 1/2 – 1 cup sweet butter
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons prune jam
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- Flour (for rolling out dough)
Instructions:
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Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large bowl, cream together the sweet butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth and creamy. -
Incorporate Egg Yolks:
Add the egg yolks to the butter-sugar mixture and continue to mix thoroughly until well combined. -
Add Ice Water:
Gradually pour in the ice water while stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency. -
Blend in Flour:
Gradually add the flour to the mixture, stirring continuously until a cohesive ball of dough forms. -
Refrigerate Dough:
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for several hours or preferably overnight to allow it to firm up. -
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking. -
Prepare Cookie Sheet:
Grease a cookie sheet with butter to prevent the Hamantaschen from sticking during baking. -
Divide Dough:
Divide the chilled dough in half. Wrap one half back in plastic and return it to the refrigerator to keep it firm. -
Roll Out Dough:
On a clean, lightly floured surface, roll out the remaining dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. -
Cut into Circles:
Use a round cutter (like the top of a glass) to cut the dough into 2-inch circles. -
Add Filling:
Place approximately 1 teaspoon of prune jam in the center of each dough circle. -
Shape Hamantaschen:
Fold the dough circles into three-cornered cookies by folding two sides together and then folding the third side over, pressing the ends together firmly. -
Arrange on Cookie Sheet:
Place the shaped Hamantaschen about an inch apart on the greased cookie sheet. -
Bake:
Bake the Hamantaschen in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until they are lightly browned along the edges. -
Experiment with Fillings:
Feel free to explore different fillings such as chocolate, peanut butter, a combination of peanut butter and chocolate, date spread, or any other filling of your choice to add variety to your Hamantaschen.
Now, savor the aroma wafting from your kitchen as these delightful Purim treats bake to perfection. Share them with loved ones to celebrate the joyous occasion of Purim! 🎉 Enjoy!
