Halva + Jam Hamantaschen Cookies

These treats are a delightful twist on traditional hamantaschen cookies, with a filling of crumbled halva and sweet fruit jam. The flavor is unique and irresistible due to the combination of nutty halva and fruity jam.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup halva crumbled
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup fruit jam your choice of flavor

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the egg and crumbled halva until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms

Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness

Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out circles from the dough

Place a small spoonful of fruit jam in the center of each circle

Fold the sides of the circle up to create a triangular shape, pinching the corners to seal the edges and leaving the jam exposed in the center

Place the filled cookies on the prepared baking sheet

Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, you can dust the cookies with powdered sugar if desired

Enjoy these delicious halva and jam hamantaschen cookies!