Haman Taschen

Haman Taschen

A traditional cookie recipe for the Purim holiday, yielding about 20 cookies. Chocolate chips are also a great filling option.

DessertHolidayPurimAshkenaziCookies

The Original

Processed by Gemini

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups (320ml) flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. (8ml) baking powder
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) margarine
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) sugar
  • 1 tsp. (5ml) vanilla
  • 1 tsp. (5ml) almond flavoring
  • 1/8 tsp. (1ml) salt
  • 1 Egg
  • Lekvar or apricot butter (for filling)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream margarine + sugar.

  2. 2

    Add egg, flavorings.

  3. 3

    Add dry ingredients.

  4. 4

    Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface.

  5. 5

    Cut circle with a glass (2 1/2" - 3").

  6. 6

    Fill circles with lekvar or Apricot butter.

  7. 7

    Pinch on 3 sides into Δ shape.

  8. 8

    Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375°F (190°C) about 20 minutes.

  9. 9

    Enjoy! Happy Purim!

  10. 10

    * Chocolate chips are great for filling too!