Ina Garten Hamantaschen

This Ina Garten Hamantaschen is a tender and buttery recipe, which uses poppyseed filling and orange juice. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Ina Garten Hamantaschen Ingredients

• 1½ cups butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 6 Tbsp orange juice
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 4½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (12 oz) can poppyseed filling

How To Make Ina Garten Hamantaschen

1. Cream butter and sugar: Beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
2. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the eggs, then stir in the orange juice and vanilla extract until fully combined.
3. Incorporate dry ingredients: Add the baking powder and gradually mix in the flour until a smooth dough forms. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
4. Prep the oven and dough: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll the chilled dough out to ¼-inch thickness.
5. Shape the cookies: Cut the dough into 3-inch circles. Add 1 teaspoon of poppyseed filling to the center of each. Pinch the edges into triangle shapes, covering most of the filling. Chill for 15 minutes.
6. Bake and cool: Bake for 8–10 minutes or until lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Recipe Tips

• How to keep hamantaschen from opening during baking:
  Chill the shaped cookies for 15 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape.
• Can I use other fillings?
  Yes, fruit preserves, chocolate spread, or prune butter are great alternatives to poppyseed.
• How thick should I roll the dough?
  Roll to about ¼ inch thick to get the perfect balance of structure and softness.
• Why use orange juice in the dough?
  It adds a subtle citrus flavor and helps keep the dough moist and tender.

What To Serve With Hamantaschen

These cookies are perfect with warm drinks or for celebrating Purim:

• Hot tea or coffee
• Spiced apple cider
• Milk or hot cocoa
• As part of a dessert platter
• With dried fruits and nuts

How To Store Hamantaschen

Room Temperature:
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freeze:
Freeze baked cookies in airtight containers for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Hamantaschen Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 150 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 7g
• Sugar: 8g
• Fiber: 0.5g
• Sodium: 40mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make hamantaschen dough ahead of time?
Yes, the dough can be made and chilled up to 2 days in advance.

What if my cookies spread too much?
Ensure your dough is cold and don’t overfill with filling.

Can I use homemade filling?
Absolutely—homemade poppyseed or fruit filling works great.

Do I need to flour the rolling surface?
Yes, use a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking while rolling.

Try More Recipes:

• Ina Garten Salmon Tartare
• Ina Garten Chocolate Zucchini Bread
• Ina Garten Orange Marmalade