Recipe: Hamantaschen

Title: Hamantaschen
Categories: Jewish
Yield: 5 servings

2/3 c Butter, softened 2 c Pitted prunes
1 c Granulated sugar 1 c Raisins
3 tb Liquid honey 1/2 c Walnuts
1 ts Vanilla 1 ts Grated lemon rind
3 Eggs 1/4 c Lemon juice
3 c All purpose flour 2 tb Granulated sugar
1 ts Baking powder 1 Egg, lightly beaten
FILLING:

Tricornered hat-shaped hamantaschen, filled with dried fruit, poppy seeds
or jam, are a traditional treat during PURIM, one of the liveliest of the
Jewish holidays. Try our prune filled version for a sweet taste of the
festivities on March 19.

In large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in honey,
vanilla and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine
flour with baking powder; gradually stir into butter mixture. Press gently
into ball; wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
FILLING: In food processor, finely chop together prunes, raisins,walnuts,
lemon rind and juice, and sugar. On floured surface, roll out one-quarter
of the dough at a time to 1/8 inch thickness. Using floured 2-1/2 inch
round cutter, cut out rounds. Place heaping teaspoonful of filling in
center of each. Fold three sides up to make three corners;pinch each corner
to seal. Reroll scraps once. Place on greased baking sheets; brush egg
over edges. Bake in 350 F oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Let cool
on racks. Makes about 5 dozen.

Origin: Canadian Living, March 1992. Shared by: Sharon Stevens