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HEIRLOOM TRADITION
The Hamantaschen I Make Every Single Year (It's My Family Recipe)
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5.0 (340)|(2 Reviews)Orange-scented butter cookie dough pinched around sweet tart apricot preserves.
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By Coco Morante (Recipe Developer)•Published April 16, 2026
⏱ 1 hr 35 mins
Simply Recipes / Coco Morante🔥 150 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Traditional apricot preserves pair flawlessly with butter cookie dough.
- Stays tender and delicious for a full week.
HEIRLOOM TRADITION
The Hamantaschen I Make Every Single Year (It's My Family Recipe)
The classic Purim cookie: tender sugar cookie dough infused with orange zest, folded around sweet and tangy apricot preserves. A beloved annual tradition passed down through generations. Difficulty: Moderate.
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time1 hr 35 mins
Servings12 servings
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour & 1/2 cup sugar & 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs & 1 tsp vanilla & 1 tsp orange zest
- 3/4 cup thick apricot jam or lekvar (prune plum filling)
Directions
1
Make and chill dough
Beat butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and zest; fold in flour. Chill 30 minutes.
2
Cut, fill, and pinch
Roll to 1/8-inch. Cut 3-inch circles. Spoon 1 tsp apricot jam in center. Fold into three-cornered hats and pinch corners tightly.
3
Bake until edges are golden
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 13–15 minutes until corners are lightly browned.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Use thick jam or preserves with low water content so the filling doesn't boil over.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories150 kcal
Protein2g
Carbs24g
Total Fat6g
Sodium: 40mg
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.
