Hamentaschen

Directions

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   Equipment: 2 1/2 to 3-inch round cookie cutter
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   To make the Filling: Place the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
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   Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until soft and the liquid is absorbed.
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   Add water, if needed.
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   Let cool.
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   To make the Dough: Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a food processor.
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   Add the butter and pulse.
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   In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, egg, egg white, and orange zest.
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   Add it to the processor and pulse to mix, being careful not to over mix.
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    Divide into 2 disks and chill 30 minutes.
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    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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    Roll out the dough on a floured work surface to 1/4-inch thick.
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    Cut out 2 1/2 to 3-inch disks.
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    (You can re-roll the scrapes to make more disks.)
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    Place a disk of dough down and place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center.
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    Pinch the disk in 3 places to form a triangular shape with the filling still showing in the center.
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    They will look like 3 cornered hats.
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    Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
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    Continue until all the disks are made.
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    Bake for 12 to 14 minutes.