Hamantaschen

Perfecting Purim Treats: Buttery Hamantaschen Recipe for Every Occasion

Hamantaschen are traditional triangular cookies enjoyed during the Jewish festival of Purim. Their unique shape and delicious fillings make them a festive favorite, but they’re just as enjoyable any time of year.

This buttery, orange-scented dough creates a tender cookie that pairs perfectly with a variety of sweet fillings. Using your PolyPag3D cutter helps you get consistent, clean shapes every time.

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1–5 teaspoons water (if needed)

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Prepare the Dough

1. Slice the room-temperature butter into small chunks and place in a large mixing bowl.

2. Add sugar and cream together until light and fluffy.

3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.

4. Add flour and salt. Mix on low until a crumbly dough forms.

5. Knead until the dough forms a smooth ball. If dry, add water 1 teaspoon at a time.

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Chill the Dough

1. Shape the dough into a flat disk and wrap in plastic wrap.

2. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

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Roll and Cut

1. Lightly flour your work surface.

2. Roll to 1/8” thickness using the 1/8” guide on your PolyPag3D cutter.

3. Use your PolyPag3D cookie cutter to cut uniform circles from the dough.

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Fill the Cookies

1. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle.

2. Avoid overfilling to prevent cookies from opening during baking.

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Shape the Hamantaschen

1. Fold the left side of the circle toward the center.

2. Fold the right side over to form a triangle tip.

3. Fold the bottom up to complete the triangle.

4. Pinch the corners firmly to seal.

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Bake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Place cookies on a lined baking sheet.

3. Bake for 10–25 minutes, until lightly golden.

4. Allow cookies to cool before serving.

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Filling Ideas

• Apricot
• Caramel Apple
• Poppy seed
• Nutella
• Prune (lekvar)

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Tips for Success

• Chill the dough thoroughly before rolling
• Don’t overfill the cookies
• Keep the dough thin for best texture
• If the dough gets too soft, return it to the refrigerator

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