This 1-bowl Hamantaschen cookie recipe is simple to prepare and can be made gluten-free. These triangular-filled cookies are traditionally enjoyed during the Jewish festival of Purim.
Hamantaschen are an Ashkenazi Jewish triangular-filled cookie that is associated with the holiday of Purim which takes place at the end of February or March. Purim is celebrated with carnivals, masquerading in costumes, and reading the Book of Esther. As a kid, I often dressed up as Queen Esther and always looked forward to Hamantaschen - my most-loved fillings were strawberry jam, prune filling, and poppy seed paste. I really enjoyed creating this vegan version of one of my childhood favourite treats. My family absolutely loved these cookies!
These Hamantaschen cookies are filled with homemade strawberry jam. Hamantaschen are traditionally enjoyed during the Jewish festival of Purim.
easy 1-bowl recipe:
These cookies are surprisingly simple to make as the dough comes together quickly, all in one bowl. To shape the cookies, first, roll the dough to 1/4” thickness and then cut out 3” circles - I used a 1-cup metal measuring cup to cut the circles. Next, add filling into the centre of each circle of dough and then bring the sides to the centre to form a triangle.
The cookies that I photographed were made with sprouted spelt flour and date sugar. These cookies can also be made with regular or gluten-free flour (see notes below) and sweetened with cane sugar.
the filling:
I used homemade strawberry jam, but you can use any filling of your choice. The more traditional sweet fillings include sweetened poppy seed paste, prune paste, apricot jam, and date.
making this recipe gluten-free:
When it comes to gluten-free flours my preference is to use 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flours as there is no guesswork involved. I always try to avoid gluten-free flour mixes that contain conventional potato and corn starch because I am wary about using non-organic potato and corn since these are often grown with pesticides and are commonly genetically modified. I have tested out a number of gluten-free flours over the years and I have found the best results with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour.
1-Bowl Vegan Hamantaschen Cookies (gluten-free option)
Hamantaschen are an Ashkenazi Jewish triangular-filled cookie that is associated with the holiday of Purim which takes place at the end of February or March. These vegan cookies are surprisingly simple to make as the dough comes together quickly, all in one bowl.
INGREDIENTS (makes 24 cookies)
Dough:
1 + 1/2 tbsp ground flax seed
3 + 3/4 tbsp filtered water
1/2 cup avocado oil
1/2 cup sugar (I used date sugar)
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup filtered water
1 tsp baking powder
a pinch of salt (1/16 tsp)
2 cups of flour, plus more for rolling the dough
Filling:
1/2 cup strawberry jam (or fruit filling of your choice)
"Egg" wash:
2-3 tbsp plant-based milk or liquid egg alternative
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large mixing bowl, make a flax egg by combining ground flax seed and filtered water. Let stand for about 5 minutes, until thickened.
Add the remaining dough ingredients, except for the flour, and whisk to combine.
Add flour, 1/4 cup at a time, using enough flour to make a soft dough that is not sticky (I used about 1 + 3/4 cups total). Incorporate the flour using a silicone or wood spoon. Briefly and gently knead the dough. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with unbleached parchment paper.
Divide the dough into 2 parts. Roll each portion of dough to 1/4" thickness on a floured board.
Using a cookie cutter or glass, cut out 3" circles (I used a 1-cup metal measuring cup to cut the circles). Place the circles about ½" apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Place a spoonful of desired filling in the centre of each circle (do not overfill) and then bring the sides to the centre to form a triangle. Pinch each corner of the triangle gently but firmly to secure the shape.
Brush each cookie with plant-based milk or a liquid egg alternative. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the filling is set and the pastry is lightly golden brown.
Cool the cookies before serving.
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