Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan NJ

  For many Jewish families, Purim wouldn’t be complete without Hamantaschen or the “triangle cookies” that are a traditional part of the holiday. These staple cookies are so simple to make once you gather the right ingredients. Not to mention, you can fill the center pockets of each cookie with whatever filling you like! For this recipe, we decided to alternate between apricot preserves, raspberry jam, and Nutella. Without further ado, here is Jewish Community Housing Corporation’s signature recipe for Hamantaschen cookies! Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1 1/3 cups margarine or butter 2 large eggs  6 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups all-purpose flour Fillings: apricot jam, Nutella, Raspberry Jam Baking sheet  3 in. round cookie cutter Confectioners’ sugar (optional) Prep Time: 30 mins (if the dough is prepped ahead of time) Cook Time: 15 mins Directions: 1.    ...