“According to tradition, Haman wore a triangular shaped hat which is why Hamantaschen cookies the classic Purim cookies are shaped like triangles.”
Hamantaschen Cookies
1 cup sugar
1 1/3 cups butter at room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
6 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
apricot preserves (you can choose a desired filling)
Cream together sugar and margarine with a hand mixer. Add eggs and cream until smooth. Stir in water and vanilla. Add flour, mixing until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for a few hours.
Heat oven to 375°. Roll out until one-fourth inch thick of less. Cut out circles with a glass. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle. Pinch to form a 3-cornered hat. Bake about 15 minutes or until just starting to brown. Cool and enjoy. Thank you to The Spruce Eats’ for this recipe.
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