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    Chocolate Hamantaschen Cookies

    Published: Mar 5, 2023 by RichandDelish · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These chocolate hamantaschen cookies are traditional Jewish shortbread cookies that are filled with chocolate, jam, poppyseed, and much more.

    Hamantaschen cookies on a parchment paper.

    These cookies are buttery and melt-in-your-mouth delicious and can be filled with your favorite spread! I have got to warn you though, you won't be able to stop at one.

    For more Jewish and Israeli recipes, check out our challah buns, date roll cookies, moist honey cake, and our chocolate babka.

    Jump to:
    • Why this recipe works
    • What is Hamantaschen?
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Faq's
    • Storing
    • Freezing
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
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    Why this recipe works

    • These cookies can be filled with your favorite spread like Nutella, dulce de leche, peanut butter, jam, etc!
    • They are made with super simple ingredients that you may have in your kitchen!
    • These cookies will literally melt in your mouth. They are SO good!
    • They are perfect for Purim or any other day! The flavor is a classic, shortbread cookie with your favorite spread.

    What is Hamantaschen?

    Hamantaschen, Hamentashen, or Haman's ears, are a traditional Jewish triangle-filled shortbread cookie served in the Jewish holiday Purim. They are usually filled with chocolate spread, poppyseed filling, jam, etc.

    They are shaped as a triangle that resembles the ear of the Purim's story villain, Haman.

    Bite missing from a hamantaschen Cookie.

    Ingredients

    Before you start to make this hamentaschen recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.

    Full measurements are in the recipe card below.

    Butter- use unsalted butter for this recipe. Only butter will work for this recipe, no margarine, and no coconut oil. Margarine has a weird taste and can ruin the flavor of this dessert.

    Flour– we used all-purpose flour for this recipe. cake flour will work great as well.

    Egg yolks- you will need two egg yolks for this recipe. Ensure that they are at room temperature so they will incorporate into the dough perfectly.

    Powder sugar- you will need powdered sugar for this recipe. you don’t have to buy powdered sugar, you can simply make it at home by blending granulated sugar in a blender or food processor.

    Vanilla extract- adds extra flavor. You can use regular vanilla extract or vanilla bean extract.

    Kosher salt- you will need about ½ teaspoon of kosher salt for this recipe.

    Nutella- you will need 15 teaspoon of Nutella for this recipe. We like using Nutella for this recipe, but if you don’t like Nutella or are allergic to one of the ingredients, you can use any kind of chocolate hazelnut spread.

    Instructions

    In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened butter, powdered sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla extract. Mix with an electric hand mixer until well combined and creamy.

    Cookies process shots.

    Add the egg yolks and mix until well combined. Scrape down the sides and make sure that you have a smooth mixture.

    Cookies process shots.

    Add the flour and mix until a dough forms. The dough will seem crumbly at first but then it will turn into a nice dough.

    Cookies process shots.

    Shape the dough into a rectangular and cover it with plastic wrap (so it will be easier to roll). Place in the fridge to firm up for at least an hour.

    Cookies process shots.

    Preheat the oven to 180c (350f) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Remove the dough from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Unwrap the dough from the plastic wrap and place the dough between two parchment papers and roll it to ¼ inch thick.

    Cookies process shots.

    Use a 2 ½-inch cookie cutter and cut as many cookies as you can. Form a dough ball from the remaining dough and repeat until you finish the dough. You should have 30 circles of dough.

    Fill each circle of dough with ½ teaspoon of the filling of your choice, I used Nutella for this.

    Use egg white and brush the edges of the dough to ensure the edges stick. Form a triangle by pinching three corners together. Pinch the dough well to ensure it will keep its shape in the oven.

    Cookies process shots.

    Bake them in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 15-17 minutes. The cookies should be lightly golden but still pale so they will stay soft.

    Hamantaschen Cookies on a cookie sheet.

    Let the cookies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes and sprinkle them with powdered sugar and serve!

    Baked hamantaschen Cookies.

    Expert Tips

    • Do not overfill these. In order for these cookies to turn out perfectly and have a perfect triangle shape, you will need to add just enough filling so they won't burst in the oven.
    • Use room temperature ingredients. It is important that you use room-temperature ingredients like butter. This step ensures that your mixture mixes into a homogenous mixture and bakes perfectly. you don’t want to place cold batter into the oven.
    • Don’t overmix the dough, you don’t want to develop the gluten in the flour. This step ensures you have moist cookies and not dry cookies.
    • Make sure that your butter is at room temperature. An hour or two before making these cookies, take the butter out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature. The butter should be soft to the touch. If your butter is too cold, it will be harder to mix and there will be lumps of butter in the dough.
    • Measure your flour correctly! When measuring your flour, avoid scooping it with a measuring cup. Instead, stir the flour with a spoon to create as many air pockets as possible, and spoon it into your measuring cup. Finally, level it with a back of a knife.
    • Line your sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat! This step helps the cookies to bake evenly, and it makes sure that your cookies release easily from the pan.
    Close up shot of hamantashen.

    Faq's

    How to know when the cookies are ready?

    If you like your cookies less crunchy, bake them for 12-14 minutes. If you like them extra crispy, bake them for 17-18 minutes until the edges of the cookies become golden brown!

    Can I make these ahead of time?

    Yes! You can make the cookie dough and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you are ready to bake, follow the instructions as written.

    What butter should I use?

    We used regular unsalted butter for this recipe. If you want to use salted butter in this recipe, simply skip the salt and make the recipe as written.

    Hamantaschen with powdered sugar.

    Storing

    Store these cookies at room temperature for up to 5 days. Store these in an airtight container so they won't dry out.

    Freezing

    Freezing these cookies is very easy. After they are cooled completely, cover them with a plastic wrap tightly (a few layers) and transfer them into an airtight freezer-friendly container and freeze it for up to 2 months.

    Thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for about an hour.

    Another way to freeze these is freezing the dough. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap and freeze it for up to 3 months. When you are ready to make these, place them in the fridge for a few hours to make them easier to cut.

    Substitutions

    Dairy-free - If you are dairy-free, replace the butter with vegan butter or plant-based butter.

    Gluten-free - if you want to make this recipe gluten-free, simply replace the flour with gluten-free flour. I never tried it with this recipe, but it should work just fine.

    Top of hamentashen cookies.

    Variations

    Spread- you can swap the Nutella or chocolate spread with your favorite spread! Like jam, peanut butter, biscoff cookie butter, poppy seed filling, etc.

    Citrus- add ½ teaspoon of either lemon or orange zest to the dough for a delicious zesty flavor.

    More cookie recipes

    Triple chocolate cookies- These triple chocolate cookies are made with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and chocolate chunks! These are the ultimate cookies for real chocolate lovers.

    Nutella cookies- These Nutella cookies are chocolate cookies that are made with Nutella inside the cookie dough and topped with dollops of melted Nutella.

    Homemade Milano cookies- These Milano cookies are made with buttery and tender vanilla cookies and filled with a silky smooth chocolate ganache.

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    Hamantaschen cookies on a parchment paper.

    Chocolate Hamantaschen Cookies

    Rich and delish
    These chocolate hamantaschen cookies are traditional Jewish shortbread cookies that are filled with chocolate, jam, poppyseed, and much more.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 17 mins
    chill time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 42 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Israeli, Jewish
    Servings 25 cookies
    Calories 127 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 200 g Butter softened
    • ¾ cup Powder sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 2 Egg yolks
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 2 â…” cups Flour
    • 15 teaspoon Nutella

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened butter, powdered sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla extract. Mix with an electric hand mixer until well combined and creamy.
    • Add the egg yolks and mix until well combined. Scrape down the sides and make sure that you have a smooth mixture.
    • Add the flour and mix until a dough forms. The dough will seem crumbly at first but then it will turn into a nice dough.
    • Shape the dough into a rectangular and cover it with plastic wrap (so it will be easier to roll). Place in the fridge to firm up for at least an hour.
    • Preheat the oven to 180c (350f) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Remove the dough from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Unwrap the dough from the plastic wrap and place the dough between two parchment papers and roll it to ¼ inch thick.
    • Use a 2 ½-inch cookie cutter and cut as many cookies as you can. Form a dough ball from the remaining dough and repeat until you finish the dough. You should have 30 circles of dough.
    • Fill each circle of dough with ½ teaspoon of the filling of your choice, I used Nutella for this.
    • Use egg white and brush the edges of the dough to ensure the edges stick. Form a triangle by pinching three corners together. Pinch the dough well to ensure it will keep its shape in the oven.
    • Bake them in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 15-17 minutes. The cookies should be lightly golden but still pale so they will stay soft.
    • Let the cookies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes and sprinkle them with powdered sugar and serve!

    Notes

    • Do not overfill these. In order for these cookies to turn out perfectly and have a perfect triangle shape, you will need to add just enough filling so they won't burst in the oven.
    • Use room temperature ingredients. It is important that you use room-temperature ingredients like butter. This step ensures that your mixture mixes into a homogenous mixture and bakes perfectly. you don’t want to place cold batter into the oven.
    • Don’t overmix the dough, you don’t want to develop the gluten in the flour. This step ensures you have moist cookies and not dry cookies.
    • Make sure that your butter is at room temperature. An hour or two before making these cookies, take the butter out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature. The butter should be soft to the touch. If your butter is too cold, it will be harder to mix and there will be lumps of butter in the dough.
    • Measure your flour correctly! When measuring your flour, avoid scooping it with a measuring cup. Instead, stir the flour with a spoon to create as many air pockets as possible, and spoon it into your measuring cup. Finally, level it with a back of a knife.
    • Line your sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat! This step helps the cookies to bake evenly, and it makes sure that your cookies release easily from the pan.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 221IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Hamantaschen, Hamantaschen Cookies, Hamentaschen
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