Apricot Hamentaschen
Apricot Hamentaschen - Purim Cookies - Hamentaschen are traditionally cookies made to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim. The most common fillings are apricot, poppy or prune.
Servings: 21 cookies
Calories: 115kcal
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Apricot preserves
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, blend sugar and butter until very creamy. Add egg and blend until thoroughly combined.
- Combine flours, baking powder and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to batter, a little at a time, until thoroughly combined.
- This makes a dense shortbread dough.
- Place in refrigerator for at least a few hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- On a lightly floured board, roll out dough.
- Roll out dough as thin as possible. Using a round cutter, cut out circles (you can use whatever size you prefer). Place about a teaspoon of the preserves in the center.
- Fold in the sides to make a triangle.
- Place on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper or parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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