Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter (or margarine), at room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp milk (or other non-dairy milk)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus more flour for rolling
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instruction

  • Beat the butter and sugar together until smooth.
  • Add egg, milk, vanilla and lemon zest until mixed thoroughly.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add dry mixture to wet mixture until incorporated. Note: if the dough is too soft, increase flour amount by a few Tbsp at a time until firmer.
  • Form dough into a disk and cover with plastic wrap. Chill dough for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  • Dust surface with flour to keep from sticking. Roll the dough to about ¼ inch thick.
  • Using a round cookie cutter, cut out and place onto cookie sheet. To keep the dough from sticking to your cutter, dip in flour before each cut.
  • Fill each round with 1/2 tsp of your favorite filling, and using your favorite method, pinch corners together tightly.
  • Pop into the fridge for 10 minutes, or freezer for 5 minutes, to ensure hamantaschen hold their shape.
  • Bake at 400° for about 7-9 minutes.