Include in Print View:

Hamantaschen

Hamantaschen recipe image
This Middle-Eastern main features Butter, softened 2 c Pitted prunes, Granulated sugar 1 c Raisins, Liquid honey 1/2 c Walnuts, Vanilla 1 teaspoon Grated lemon rind. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Cooking Method:
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 5
Calories: 1212.7
Description
This Middle-Eastern main features Butter, softened 2 c Pitted prunes, Granulated sugar 1 c Raisins, Liquid honey 1/2 c Walnuts, Vanilla 1 teaspoon Grated lemon rind. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cups Butter, softened
  • 2 cups Pitted prunes
  • 1 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 cups Raisins
  • 3 tablespoons Liquid honey
  • 1/2 cups Walnuts
  • 1 teaspoons Vanilla
  • 1 teaspoons Grated lemon rind
  • 3 Eggs /4 c Lemon juice
  • 3 cups All purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoons Baking powder 1 Egg, lightly beaten
Directions
  1. 1
    FILLING: Tricornered hat-shaped hamantaschen, filled with dried fruit, poppy seeds or jam, are a traditional treat during PURIM, one of the liveliest of the Jewish holidays.
  2. 2
    Try our prune filled version for a sweet taste of the festivities on March 19.
  3. 3
    In large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. 4
    Beat in honey, vanilla and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. 5
    Combine flour with baking powder; gradually stir into butter mixture.
  6. 6
    Press gently into ball; wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  7. 7
    FILLING: In food processor, finely
  8. 8
    chop together prunes, raisins,walnuts, lemon rind and juice, and sugar.
  9. 9
    On floured surface, roll out one-quarter of the dough at a time to 1/8 inch thickness.
  10. 10
    Using floured 2-1/2 inch round cutter, cut out rounds.
  11. 11
    Place heaping teaspoonful of filling in center of each.
  12. 12
    Fold three sides up to make three corners;pinch each corner to seal.
  13. 13
    Reroll scraps once.
  14. 14
    Place on greased baking sheets; brush egg over edges.
  15. 15
    Bake in 350 F (177&# 194;°C) oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
  16. 16
    Let cool on racks.
  17. 17
    Makes about 5 dozen

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1212.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34.2g53%
Saturated Fat 20.8g104%
Cholesterol 86.0mg29%
Sodium 436.6mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 207.2g70%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g22%
Sugars 70.0g
Protein 18.5g37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, beaten, blending, butter, egg, flour, granulated, grated, hamantaschen, honey, juice, lemon, lightly, liquid, main, middle-eastern, pitted, powder, prunes, purpose
Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/hamantaschen/