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This Jewish cookie recipe is traditionally made during the Feast of Purim, to celebrate the deliverance of the Jews because of Esther’s courage. Hamantaschen means “Haman’s pockets”, but traditionally are said to be the evil Haman’s three pointed hat or his triangular ears. |
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- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles cornmeal.
- Add the beaten egg, orange juice and vanilla.
- Mix, just until mixture forms a ball.
- Refrigerate for a 1/2 hour or more.
- Lightly flour the top of the dough. Roll out to 1/4-inch thick on a lightly greased surface (when you cut the dough, turn it so that the floured surface sits on your palm, and the greased surface holds the filling and sticks together better).
- Cut the dough into 3-inch rounds.
- Fill each round with 2/3 tsp. preserves.
- Form into triangles by folding up 3 sides and pinching edges together.
- Bake at 350°F. for 15-17 minutes on lightly greased baking sheets.
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