Date Hamantashen Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).

Prepare The Filling

• Gather the ingredients:
  
• Remove the pits from the dates.
• Place the dates, walnuts and cinnamon in a food processor. Blend well. The filling should be smooth in texture.
  

Making The Dough

• Gather the ingredients:
  
• Whisk the eggs and almond butter in an electric mixer until well blended.
• Add the silan and continue to whisk for another minute.
• Gradually add the other ingredients and whisk until well blended.
• If the dough is not pliable, gradually add a small amount of water until you have a dough that you can roll out.

Forming The Hamantashen

• Create a ball from part of the dough and place it between 2 baking sheets.
• Flatten the dough with a rolling pin. The dough should be about 1/8 inch thick – 1/3 centimeter thick.
• Cut 3 inch (8 centimeter) diameter circles with the help of a cookie cutter. (You can use a cutter that is scalloped.)
  
• Place a tablespoon of filling in the middle of the circle. Gently flatten.
  
• Pinch three sides of the circle to create a triangle with 3 points. Let part of the filling show.
• 1st point:
  
• 2nd point:
  
• 3rd point:
  
• Make sure to pinch the 3 points to prevent the hamantashen from opening during baking.

Baking The Hamantashen

• Place the ready hamantashen on a baking tray lined with a baking sheet.
  
• Bake for 18 minutes.