Photo gallery: Hamantaschen cookie recipe

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
Photos by Christopher Campbell

Hamantaschen (also known Haman's Ears in Israel, or Haman's Hat in North America) are filled triangular cookies baked especially for Purim, a joyous Jewish festival celebrating the overthrow of the evil Haman. Children don costumes and deliver gifts of food - such as these cookies - to family and friends.

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Hamantaschen: Poppy Seed Filling and Dough

1. Poppy Seed Filling: In clean coffee grinder, grind poppy seeds. In saucepan, bring milk and water to boil; stir in poppy seeds, sugar, raisins, honey, orange rind, cinnamon and salt. Return to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring often, until dry and stiff, about 18 minutes. Let cool.

2. In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and orange rind until fluffy; beat in eggs. In separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt ; stir into butter mixture in 2 additions to make smooth dough.



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