Hamantaschen Cookies Recipe (Haman’s Hats)
Hamantaschen cookies recipe: These are small triangular cookies filled with prune filling and baked quickly. The ingredients are straightforward—mix the dough, chill briefly if needed, cut circles, add the filling, then pinch into a three-corner shape. Follow the how to make (nasıl yapılır) steps to seal the edges well so they hold their shape in the oven.
Ingredients
1. For the dough
2. For the filling
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and prep
Heat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment so the cookies release cleanly.
Whisk the base
Whisk the eggs and sugar for 1–2 minutes. Stir in the orange zest.
Blend in the fats
Add the softened margarine and butter. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
Add flour and form the dough
Add the flours gradually. Mix until a soft dough forms; if it feels sticky, chill it for about 10 minutes so it’s easier to shape.
Roll and cut
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to about 3–4 mm thickness. Cut circles using a glass or cutter.
Fill lightly
Place about 1 teaspoon prune filling in the center of each circle. Don’t overfill or it may seep out while baking.
Pinch into triangles
Fold three sides up toward the center to make a triangle. Press the corners firmly so the seams stay closed in the oven.
Bake briefly
Arrange on the tray and bake for 8 minutes, until the edges just start to color. Cool 5 minutes on the tray, then move to a rack.