Hamantaschen
Triangular Purim cookies with a soft, orange scented shortcrust and sticky apricot filling.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.11 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, sugar and baking powder. Rub in the butter to fine crumbs.
- 2
Add the egg, orange juice and vanilla and bring together into a dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
30 min - 3
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Roll the dough to 4 mm thick and cut 8 cm rounds, re rolling the scraps.
- 4
Put 1 teaspoon of jam in the middle of each. Do not overfill or it leaks. Fold up three sides to make a triangle and pinch the corners tightly.
- 5
Bake for 15 minutes, until the edges are golden and the corners are firm.
15 min - 6
Cool on the tray for 10 minutes. The jam is very hot. Keep for 4 days in a tin.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.