Hamentaschen

By Marylee

These easy Hamentaschen are perfect for a tasty and festive Purim! Customize by filling with your favorite preserves or poppy seeds and enjoy the light, chewy deliciousness.

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter
• 1 egg
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 tbsp orange juice
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• pinch salt
• Lekvar or any thick preserves for the filling.

Preparation

Step 1

Mix first five ingredients together until well combined. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix only until blended.

Refrigerate dough and then roll out to 1/4 in thickness. Cut into circles and place filling in the center only. Pinch three parts of the circle of dough together to resemble a three cornered hat and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.