CHERRY HAMENTASHEN (pareve)
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Ingredients 3/4 cup margarine, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind (or a little lemon juice) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt a few drops of water 1 15 oz. can cherry pie filling, strained a little sugar, for sprinkling 2 1/4 cups flour

Instructions

In the bowl of an electric mixer cream the margarine. Add the sugar and beat till fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon peel or juice, and vanilla. Add the flour and salt. Mix to combine. Beat in water a few drops at a time until dough starts to come away from sides of bowl. Place dough in a large self sealing plastic bag and form it into a flat disk. Refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours but no more than 2 to 3 days. Remove the dough from the bag and, on a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 1/8 inch thickness. Using a round cookie cutter or the top of a cup, cut out circles. Spoon 2 or 3 cherries and a very little bit of filling (too much filling and the center will ooze) onto the dough circles. To fold into the shape of a hamentashen (a triangle) use both thumbs and the two first fingers on each hand. Slide two fingers from left hand under left side and two fingers from right hand under right side and two thumbs under the bottom of circle. Bring all fingers (with dough) together to form a triangle and try to pinch close. Repeat this process with remaining circles and dough. Place on a cookie sheet lined with baking paper. Sprinkle a small amount of sugar on top of each one. Bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes or just starting to brown.

Serving Size

Makes 2 to 3 dozen depending on the size.

Notes

I love this cherry filled hamentashen but you can use any pie filling you like.

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