Easy Hamantaschen Recipe With 4 Delicious Filling Ideas

Few treats are as beloved as homemade hamantaschen. With their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth dough and endless filling possibilities, these classic triangle-shaped cookies are always a crowd-pleaser.

Whether you prefer traditional poppy seed filling, sweet dates, rich chocolate, or creamy halvah, this easy recipe creates soft, delicious hamantaschen that are perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Easy Homemade Hamantaschen

Ingredients

• 1 kilogram (8 cups) all-purpose flour

• 2 packages (400 grams / 14 ounces) soft margarine

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 packet (about 1 tablespoon) baking powder

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or the zest of 1 lemon

Filling Options

• Date spread

• Poppy seed filling

• Chocolate spread

• Halvah spread

• Any favorite filling of your choice

How to Make Them

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

In a large bowl, combine the flour, margarine, sugar, oil, water, baking powder, and vanilla extract or lemon zest. Knead until a soft, smooth dough forms.

Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch (5 mm) thickness.

Using a cookie cutter or glass, cut out circles about 2½–3 inches (6–7 cm) in diameter.

Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the edges toward the center to form a triangle, pinching the corners gently to seal.

Arrange the hamantaschen on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.

Allow to cool completely. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Baking Tip

For the best texture, avoid overfilling the cookies. A small amount of filling helps them keep their classic triangular shape while baking.