| CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
| Grains, Vegetables, Eggs |
|
Cookie |
48 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 3/4 |
c |
Pitted prunes |
| 1/3 |
c |
Raisins |
| 1/3 |
c |
Coarsely chopped apple |
| 1/4 |
c |
Walnut pieces |
| 2 |
tb |
Sugar |
| 2 |
tb |
Fresh lemon juice |
| 1 |
ts |
Lemon zest |
| 1/2 |
c |
Sugar |
| 1/4 |
c |
Vegetable oil; preferably canola |
| 2 |
tb |
Butter or margarine; at room temperature |
| 1 |
lg |
Egg |
| 1 |
ts |
Pure vanilla extract |
| 2 |
c |
All-purpose white flour |
| 1 |
ts |
Baking powder |
| 1 |
pn |
Salt |
INSTRUCTIONS
FILLING
COOKIE DOUGH
From: kdeck@epaus.island.net (Karen Deck)
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 1995 22:33:37 GMT
"The traditional cookie for Purim, hamantashen is Yiddish for "Haman's
pockets". They are meant to recall the story of Haman, a wicked Persian
prince who wished to destroy the Jews but was foiled by Mordecai and
Esther."
To make filling: In a small saucepan, combine prunes, raisins and l/2 c.
water. Simmer over low heat until the prunes are tender but still firm and
liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
In a food processor, combine the prune mixture, apples, walnuts, sugar,
lemon juice and lemon zest; process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl
and set aside. (The filling can be made up to 2 days ahead and kept,
covered, in the refrigerator.)
To make cookies: In a medium-sized bowl, using an electric mixer on medium
speed, cream sugar, oil and butter until smooth. Add egg and beat until
smooth. Add vanilla and beat until blended.
In another medium-sized bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Using a wooden spoon, stir the dry ingredients into the sugar mixture until
just combined. Gather the dough together into a ball, wrap with plastic
wrap, and flatten slightly. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
Line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment or coat with non-stick cooking
spray. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Divide the dough in half. (Refrigerate the other half.) Roll out on a
lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/2" inch. Using a 2 1/2"
diameter cookie cutter, cut the dough into circles. Place l/2 tsp. of the
filling in the center of each circle. Bring the edges together to cover the
filling, forming a 3-cornered cookie. Pinch the corners together to seal.
Place about 1 1/2" apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden. Transfer to racks
to cool. Repeat with the remaining dough. (Store cookies in an airtight
container for up to 3 days. Freeze for longer storage.)
Nutritional information per serving: 58 calories each; 1 g protein; 2 g
fat; 6 g carbohydrates; 13 mg sodium; 9 mg cholesterol.
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