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Candyland, challah and pizza hamantaschen to spruce up your Purim.
Hamantaschen may classically come in one shape but can certainly be supersized or miniaturized! From sweet to savory, I share some of my family's favorite this Purim.
Purim is one of the most kid-friendly holidays on the Jewish calendar, your little (and not so little) ones are sure to love these colorful candy filled delights!
PARENTS: While there is almost nothing more cozy and comforting than baking with your kids for the holidays please make sure to supervise your kids when baking with candy. Melted candies are extremely HOT! Allow your hamantaschen to cool completely before serving.
Cook Time: 18 min
Prep Time: 80 min
Yield: 24 hamantschen
INGREDIENTS
PREPARATION
1. With a hand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, zest, and vanilla, and mix until well combined. Add flour, a half cup at a time, and salt. The dough should look crumbly, but stay together.
2. Form dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper.
4. Once dough is chilled, remove from the refrigerator and let sit for 15 minutes. Cut ¼-inch thick circles of dough from the log.
5. Center ½ teaspoon of your desired filling (a few jelly beans or one peanut butter cup). Lift up 3 sides and pinch the corners together to make a triangle/hat shape. Be sure to leave the center of the filling exposed. Make sure you have pinched the corners together tightly so the filling doesn't spill out.
6. Place cookies on prepared baking sheet. Brush egg wash on cookie dough.
7. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 18 minutes until golden. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and cool before serving. Warning: candy fillings can be very HOT!
The following twist on Challah, the ultimate ceremonial comfort food, adds a gourmet and surprising element to your Purim meal.
Prep Time: 20 min
Yield: 1 Hamantaschen Challah
INGREDIENTS
Fillings of choice
PREPARATION
Who needs a pizza delivery when you can make your very own pizza hamantaschen for dinner?!
TIMESAVER: Use store-bought pizza dough or Tnuva Puff Pastry Dough in place of the Hamantaschen dough.
Prep Time: 15 min
Yield: 20-24 small hamantaschen
INGREDIENTS
Dough
Filling
Egg Wash
PREPARATION
Dough:
Assembly:
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