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Sweet Hamantaschen Cookies

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
140 min
SERVINGS
36 servings
Dessert European
Sweet Hamantaschen Cookies
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (12 ounce) can poppyseed filling
Instructions
1
Combine the butter and sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until they are perfectly blended. Continue mixing until the mixture is smooth and even.
2
Next, incorporate one egg at a time into the bowl, beating it well after each addition. Then, add in the orange juice and vanilla extract, stirring until everything is fully incorporated.
3
Add the baking powder to the mixture, followed by the flour. Gradually incorporate the flour until a cohesive dough forms.
4
Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
5
Before baking, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Grease the baking sheets with a thin layer of oil.
6
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter or a drinking glass to cut the dough into 3-inch circles, then place them on the prepared baking sheets.
7
Spoon a small amount of poppyseed filling onto the center of each dough circle. Use your fingers to pinch the sides of each circle, covering as much of the filling as possible.
8
If desired, refrigerate the cookies on the baking sheets before baking to help them retain their shape.
9
Place the cookies in a preheated oven and bake until they are lightly golden brown, taking 8 to 10 minutes in total.