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2/26/12

time to start baking...Hamantaschen!




Cookie Dough Hamantaschen  - DAIRY OR PAREVE -  YIELD: 44 COOKIES
1              cup butter (or margarine)
2              cups sugar
3              large eggs, divided
2              teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/2       tablespoons orange juice
1              teaspoon baking powder
1/2          teaspoon salt
4            cups flour
Flour for rolling
Prune, poppy seed, apricot, raspberry, cherry, or Double Chocolate Filling
Directions
1.    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets.
2.    Cream butter (margarine) and sugar at medium speed. Beat in 2 eggs, vanilla and juice.
3.    Mix baking powder and salt with flour, gradually add to creamed mixture for sticky dough.
4.    Divide dough into 4 balls and cover with plastic wrap. Chill 4 hours.
5.    Roll each ball on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut 3-inch circles.
6.    Beat remaining egg with 1 teaspoon water. Brush rim of circle with egg wash. Place 1 teaspoon of filling in center. Pinch edges to form triangle, leaving center slightly open.
7.    Place on sheets and bake 15 to 18 minutes until lightly browned. Freezes well.

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