Apricot-Filled Triangles

Name: Apricot-Filled Triangles
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: about 6 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 pound dried apricots (2-1/2 cups); 1-1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup sugar; DOUGH:; 2/3 cup shortening; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 1-1/3 cups sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 4 cups cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; Confectioners' sugar, optional

Traditionally called hamantaschen, these crisp, buttery triangle cookies truly do melt in your mouth. It's a good thing this classic Jewish dessert recipe makes a big batch because no one can stop after eating just one! —Mildred Lorence, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 pound dried apricots (2-1/2 cups)
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
DOUGH:
2/3 cup shortening
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon lemon extract
4 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, cook apricots and water over low heat for 45 minutes or until the water is absorbed and apricots are soft. Cool slightly; transfer to a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Add sugar; cover and process until blended. Set aside.
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt shortening with milk. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar. Add 1 egg at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the saucepan and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 teaspoon apricot filling in the center of each. Bring 3 edges together over filling, overlapping slightly (a small portion of filling will show in the center); pinch edges gently. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 81 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Every product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Reviews

Click stars to rate

Average Rating:

gina.kapfhamer

May 5, 2017

This is a great hamantash recipe! Made these for Hanukkah and the apricot was a big hit! A very easy cookie for any occasion.
sundrop016

Sep 16, 2014

They are Jewish cookies and they are called Hamentashen (pronounced Hum in tash en)
pouncejjj

Dec 24, 2012

I have to make these every year now, and I make a double batch!! A very necessary cookie for my give-away trays!
bake-a-rama

Nov 3, 2011

I drizzled a very small amount of melted white chocolate over these cookies. Outstanding!