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PURIM CLASSIC
The Chocolate Hamantaschen I've Made Thousands of Times
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5.0 (310)|(2 Reviews)Tender cocoa pastry triangles folded around a rich chocolate hazelnut fudge filling.
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By Anne Wolf (Recipe Developer)•Published April 17, 2026
⏱ 2 hrs 14 mins (incl. chill)
Simply Recipes / Anne Wolf🔥 160 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Pinching technique guarantees the corners stay sealed in the oven.
- Tender, melt-in-your-mouth butter crust.
PURIM CLASSIC
The Chocolate Hamantaschen I've Made Thousands of Times
A modern chocolate lover's spin on traditional Purim pastries: buttery citrus-scented cookie dough pinched into three-cornered hats filled with rich chocolate ganache or Nutella fudge that never leaks during baking. Difficulty: Moderate.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time14 mins
Total Time2 hrs 14 mins (incl. chill)
Servings12 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour & 1/2 cup sugar & 1/2 cup butter, softened & 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder & 1 tsp vanilla & zest of 1 orange
- 3/4 cup Nutella or thick chocolate fudge filling
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tsp water for egg wash
Directions
1
Roll and cut dough circles
Beat dough ingredients and chill 1 hour. Roll out to 1/8-inch thickness; cut 3-inch circles with a glass or cookie cutter.
2
Fill and pinch triangles
Place 1 tsp chocolate filling in center. Brush edges with egg wash; pinch three corners together tightly into a triangle.
3
Bake until golden
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes until pale golden.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Brush the edges lightly with egg wash before pinching—this edible glue prevents the triangles from popping open.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories160 kcal
Protein2g
Carbs24g
Total Fat7g
Sodium: 45mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
