Great-Grandmother Bubbie's Purim Hamantaschen

Name: Great-Grandmother Bubbie's Purim Hamantaschen
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 36 servings
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: 4 cups All-Purpose Flour; 2 tsp Baking Powder; 0.5 cup Chopped Walnuts; 2 cups Dried Apricot; 3 whole Eggs; 1 whole Lemon; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 whole Orange; 2 cups Pitted Dark Cherries; 1.33 cups Powdered Sugar; 0.5 cup Safflower Oil

Dessert 🍰Snack 🍿 Jewish 🇮🇱 Low-Carb Low-Sodium Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️

Great-Grandmother Bubbie's Purim Hamantaschen feature a tender, citrus-kissed dough wrapped around a jammy prune, apricot, and walnut filling. The cookies balance tangy fruit and gentle sweetness with a hint of zest, baking up golden and fragrant. Ideal for Purim celebrations, gifting, or an afternoon tea treat when you want something nostalgic and special.

Prep30 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves36
DifficultyMedium

1

Place the prunes and apricots in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
2

Cover and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is tender, about 15 minutes.
3

Drain the fruit in a colander and mash them together in a medium bowl with a fork.
4

Set aside to cool while you make the dough.
5

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6

Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7

Whisk 1 cup sugar, the eggs, oil, lemon zest, and orange zest in a large bowl until well combined.
8

Sift the flour and baking powder together in another large bowl.
9

Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture, kneading with your hands until the dough comes together.
10

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
11

Cut out circles using a cookie cutter or the rim of a drinking glass.
12

In another large bowl, mix the prune-apricot mixture, walnuts, remaining 1/3 cup sugar, and lemon juice until the filling is well combined.
13

Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each dough circle.
14

Pinch the edges firmly together to form a triangle, leaving the center open to show the filling.
15

Repeat with the remaining dough circles.
16

Place the hamantaschen on the prepared baking sheets.
17

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
18

Cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.