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Hamantaschen
2/3 cup Butter, softened
1 cup Granulated sugar
3 Tbsp. Liquid honey
1 tsp. Vanilla
3 Eggs
3 cups All purpose flour
1 tsp. Baking powder |
FILLING:
2 cup Pitted prunes
1 cup Raisins
1/2 cup Walnuts
1 tsp. Grated lemon rind
1/4 cup Lemon juice
2 tb Granulated sugar
1 Egg, lightly beaten |
In large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat in honey, vanilla and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Combine flour with baking powder; gradually stir into butter
mixture. Press gently into ball; wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours
or up to 3 days.
FILLING: In food processor, finely chop together prunes,
raisins, walnuts, lemon rind and juice, and sugar.
On floured surface, roll out one quarter of the dough
at a time to 1/8 inch thickness. Using floured 2-1/2 inch round cutter,
cut out rounds. Place heaping teaspoonful of filling in center of each.
Fold three sides up to make three corners; pinch each corner to seal. Reroll
scraps once. Place on greased baking sheets; brush egg over edges.
Bake in 350° F. oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
Let cool on racks.
Makes about 5 dozen.
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