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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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