Easy Hamantaschen

Recipe View Prepare your Mise en Place: Gather all ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two baking sheets, or line them with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Cream the Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and creamy. Gradually incorporate the vegetable oil, followed by the orange juice and vanilla extract. (7 minutes)

Recipe View Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it comes together. (8 minutes)

Recipe View Shape the Hamantaschen: Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out and roll it to approximately 1/4-inch thickness. Using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass (about 3-inch diameter), cut out circles. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Fill and Form: Place the dough circles 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons of fruit preserves into the center of each circle. To form the signature triangle shape, pinch the edges together to create three corners, ensuring the filling is securely enclosed. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the hamantaschen are lightly golden brown. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Cool and Enjoy: Allow the hamantaschen to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy with a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired. (20 minutes)