Humantashens

Contributed by

Erica Karban

Did you know?

Humantashens are a traditional Jewish cookie enjoyed during the celebration of Purim.

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 c. sugar
• 3/4 c. oil
• 1/4 c. orange juice
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 4 c. flour
• assorted pie fillings or preserves

Step by step

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix eggs in a large bowl.
• Add sugar and mix.
• Add oil and orange juice; mix well.
• Combine flour and baking powder. Add to bowl and mix well.
• Refrigerate dough for 3 hours. (If you're in a hurry, freeze for 30-60 minutes.)
• When chilled, roll dough between wax paper until it's about 1/8" thick.
• Using a floured glass or round cookie cutter, cut out circles in the dough.
• Fill with a small amount of filling (less if using preserves) and fold into triangle shape, leaving center of cookie open to show filling.
• Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned.