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Culinary Explorer
Alright, y'all, gather 'round because my bestie just blessed us with the most bomb hamantaschen recipe – and you know I had to share the wealth! 
These little triangular cookies are a staple during the Jewish holiday of Purim, but trust me, they're so dang good that you'll want to bake 'em year-round 
Ingredients:
For the dough:
Instructions:
. Either way, these hamantaschen are sure to be a hit!


Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup nuts (like walnuts or pecans), finely chopped
- 1 cup dried fruit (like apricots or dates), finely chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Instructions:
- Let's start with the dough, shall we? In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set that aside for now.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until it's light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms. Cover that bad boy and let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour (or overnight, if you're feeling patient).
- While the dough is chilling, make the filling by combining the chopped nuts, dried fruit, honey, cinnamon, and ginger in a bowl. Mix it all up until it's well-combined and set it aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it's about 1/4 inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles (about 3 inches in diameter).
- Place a heaping teaspoon of the filling in the center of each circle. Fold up the sides to form a triangle, pinching the corners firmly to seal them.
- Arrange the hamantaschen on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until they're golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly, and then get ready to dig in! These bad boys are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but they'll also keep for a few days in an airtight container.
