Easy Homemade Hamantaschen Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 2.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 5.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup fruit preserves, any flavor

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your cookie sheets. Gather all ingredients for easy baking.
2. In a large bowl, cream together eggs and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. Stir in oil, orange juice, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a stiff dough forms. Add more flour if needed to prevent sticking.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it to 1/2-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter or drinking glass to cut out circles. Place the circles 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
4. Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of your favorite jam or preserves in the center of each circle. Pinch the edges together to create the signature three-cornered Hamantaschen shape.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 247 kcal
• Fat Content: 8 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 15 g
• Sodium Content: 75 mg
• Protein Content: 4 g
• Cholesterol Content: 23 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 40 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g