Hamantashen
These cookies have a rich, buttery dough wrapped around a thick poppyseed jam. You can use any filling you like.
The dough is made with butter, sugar, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla. It's then chilled before being rolled out and cut into circles.
The cookies are baked until light golden brown and can be cooled on a wire rack.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 1, 2026Share
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Description
These cookies have a rich, buttery dough wrapped around a thick poppyseed jam. You can use any filling you like.
The dough is made with butter, sugar, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla. It's then chilled before being rolled out and cut into circles.
The cookies are baked until light golden brown and can be cooled on a wire rack.
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Ingredients 8
1.5 cups butter or margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
6 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
4.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 (12 ounce) can poppyseed filling
Instructions
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1
Cream together 1.5 cups butter and 1 cup white sugar until smooth. Beat in 2 eggs one at a time, then stir in 6 tablespoons orange juice and 1 tablespoon vanilla.
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2
Mix in 2 teaspoons baking powder, then gradually stir in 4.5 cups flour until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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3
Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch circles and place on greased baking sheets. Spoon 1 teaspoon poppyseed filling onto the center of each circle and pinch the sides to form a triangle.
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4
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 36
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 9g
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Saturated Fat 5g
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Cholesterol 31mg
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Sodium 86mg
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Total Carbohydrate 23g
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Protein 3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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