The Best Ever Cherry Hamentashen

Celebrate tradition with a modern twist by baking *The Best Ever Cherry Hamentashen*! These soft, buttery cookies are filled with a luscious dollop of sweet-tart cherry preserves, creating the perfect balance of flavors in every bite. The tender dough, made from scratch with simple ingredients like unsalted butter, vanilla, and a touch of baking powder, is easy to work with and bakes to golden perfection. Chilling the dough ensures a flaky texture, while the iconic three-cornered shape holds the filling beautifully. Perfect for Purim celebrations or as a delightful treat any time of year, these hamentashen are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch, and savor the homemade goodness! Keywords: cherry hamentashen recipe, Purim cookies, easy hamentashen dough, cherry-filled cookies.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.33 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup cherry preserves (or cherry pie filling)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add 1-2 more tablespoons of flour as needed.

Step 5

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) to ensure it is firm and easy to roll out.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick.

Step 8

Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter (or a drinking glass), cut out circles from the dough. Gather the scraps, re-roll, and repeat until all the dough is used.

Step 9

Place a heaping teaspoon of cherry preserves in the center of each dough circle.

Step 10

Fold up the edges of the circle to form a triangular shape, pinching the corners tightly to ensure they stay closed during baking.

Step 11

Place the formed hamantaschen onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 13

Allow the hamantaschen to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 14

If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	557.3 grams (557.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2201

Total Fat 102.60g	132%
Saturated Fat 62.60g	313%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 444mg	148%
Sodium 917mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 298.40g	109%
Dietary Fiber 6.10g	22%
Total Sugars 142.40g
Protein 26.20g	52%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 90mg	7%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 356mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.6%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 53.7%