Try a new twist on this traditional Purim treat!
Beat oil, margarine, sugar and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer.
Add eggs one at a time. Mix until combined.
Add flour and baking powder, alternating with the orange juice. Beat until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl if necessary.
Fold in chocolate chips. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Working with half the dough, roll out to 1/4" thickness on a lightly-floured surface. Cut out 21/2"-3" rounds. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of Belgian Chocolate Filling in the center of each circle.
To form hamantasch, lift three edges of the circle toward the filling and fold or pinch each corner tightly. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
Bake hamantaschen for 18 minutes or until the edges are firm. Cool slightly and remove from cookie sheet to cool on a wire rack.
Store at room temperature for a week or freeze in an airtight container.
Ingredients
Directions
Beat oil, margarine, sugar and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer.
Add eggs one at a time. Mix until combined.
Add flour and baking powder, alternating with the orange juice. Beat until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl if necessary.
Fold in chocolate chips. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Working with half the dough, roll out to 1/4" thickness on a lightly-floured surface. Cut out 21/2"-3" rounds. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of Belgian Chocolate Filling in the center of each circle.
To form hamantasch, lift three edges of the circle toward the filling and fold or pinch each corner tightly. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
Bake hamantaschen for 18 minutes or until the edges are firm. Cool slightly and remove from cookie sheet to cool on a wire rack.
Store at room temperature for a week or freeze in an airtight container.