The 100 Best Hamantaschen Recipes of All Time

Every year, as Purim approaches, finding the perfect hamantaschen recipe is one of the top things on our minds.

Hamantaschen are triangle-shaped cookies that are made on the Jewish holiday of Purim to resemble the three-cornered hat worn by Haman (the villain of Purim). The triangle shape is achieved by folding in 3 sides of a circular piece of dough, and pinching it into 3 corners.

Traditional hamantaschen are made from basic sugar cookie dough and have fillings like poppyseed, prune (levkar), apricot or strawberry jam, or chocolate. However, nowadays, Purim is a chance to come up with the most unique and fun hamantaschen flavor combinations imaginable.  Whether you're looking for the best traditional recipe, or you want something fun and creative, we’ve compiled this list just for you!

We guarantee there is something here for everyone. Basic traditional, sweet, savory, kid-friendly, creative, wacky, or just reliable, no-fail delicious recipes, know that you’ll find what you’re looking for on this incredible list of the 100 best hamantaschen recipes of all time!

Roll up your sleeves, and let’s start baking!

Table of Contents:

Jump to the category of Hamantaschen that you want, on this page: 

• Classic
• Gluten-Free
• Creative Sweet Fillings
• Savory

 CLASSIC

1. Kosher.com, Hamantaschen, Tamara Friedman
   This is our #1 pick for a reason. Everyone who tried them rated them 5-stars! The dough is so easy to prepare, it calls for oil instead of margarine, and they come out soft and delicious. If you don't know where to start, start here!
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2. Kosher.com, Hamantash, Susie Fishbein
   Everyone knows and loves Susie's famous Kosher by Design cookbooks! This is Susie's own family recipe for hamantaschen. The egg glaze and cinnamon/sugar on top give the cookies a beautiful color. 
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3. Kosher.com, Paula Shoyer
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4. Kosher.com,  Eileen Goltz, Mix and Match
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5. Kosher.com, Sweet Moments: Rega Matok. Dairy with Chocolate-Nut Filling.
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6. Kosher.com, Amit Yechieli, Fruity Caramel
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7. Kosher.com, Sweet Moments: Rega Matok. Non-Dairy Chocolate Filled
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8. Kosher.com, Judy Bart Kancigor, Creamy Dairy Chocolate Hamantaschen
   These are basica
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9. Tori Avey, Caramel Apple
   Tori's recipes are always polished to a T. Think apple pie taken up a major notch. The tart green apples mix with the sweet Dulce de Leche for an irresistibly sweet filling.
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10. Kosher.com, Estee Kafra, Old-Fashioned Orange-Infused with Dried Fruit Filling
    These are really something special! The dough has vodka (or bourbon) and the filling is a delicious mix of fruits, spices, and orange zest to delight any palate.
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11. @sugarbutterflowers, Ariella Lazaros, Lemon drop
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12. @nowaythatshealthy, Rena Tuchinsky, Lemon bar
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    GLUTEN FREE
13. Kosher.com, Rorie Weisberg. Chocolate Nutty Buddy Grain-Free
    Grain-free,refined-sugar-free, high in fiber and healthy fats, these hamantaschen are the low glycemic way to bake. The filling is almond-coconut-chocolate.
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14. Kosher.com, Chevy Slomovics and Raizy Janklowitz, Gluten Free Hamantaschen
    These almond-flour hamantaschen are really simple to whip up in one bowl by hand, and can be made in advance, as they freeze well. Enjoy the amazing aroma of these hamantaschen as they bake, and be amazed at the authentic taste!
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15. Kosher.com, Blends by Orly, Grandma Florence’s Easy and Delicious Gluten Free Hamantashen
    

    Grandma Florence's legacy lives on! These hamantaschen use Orly's GF flour blend to make a hamantasch that tastes just like the original.

    
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16. @fullnfree, Rorie Weisberg, Grain-free and sugar-free
    Another winner from Rorie, the GF baking expert!
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17. @peaslovencarrots, Danielle Renov, Tatertoschen
    These are basically Tater Tots reinvented as Hamantaschen! Tons of options for dairy or meat fillings at the recipe. Check them out!
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    CREATIVE AND SWEET FILLINGS
18. Kitchen Tested, Melinda Strauss. Carrot Cake
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19. @mayadarin, Maya Darin, Peanut butter and blueberry
    How gorgeous are these hamantaschen! A brilliant and creative combination of flavors, the pop of fresh blueberries mixed with the sweet/salty peanut butter will appeal to every foodie.
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20. @noshpitality, Michal Cohen, Cookies & cream
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21. Kosher.com, Shushy Turin, Halvatashen
    Fluffy, golden hamantaschen that are a joy to eat. The halva-like filling is sweet but not too sweet and like all Shushy's recipes, highly creative!
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22. @whatjewwannaeat, Amy Kritzer, Halva
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23. @shasarna, Shannon Sarna, Chocolate chip cookie
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24. Kosher.com, Naomi Elberg, BabkaTaschen
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25. @cupcakeproject, Stefani Pollack. Hamantaschen Pie
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26. @Jewhungry, Whitney Fisch, Double chocolate mint
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27. @overtimecook, Miriam Pascal, Peanut butter filled brownie
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28. Kosher.com, Rega Matok: Sweet Moments. Chocolate with Halva Filling
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29. @thekosherdinnerlady, Rachel Berger, Lemon meringue
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30. @megjstudios, Megan Stoll, Chocolate chip cookie dough stuffed chocolate
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31. @justwhatthekosherordered, Lea and Michelle, Caramel apple crunch
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32. Kitchen Tested, Melinda Strauss. Krembo
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33. @whatjewwannaeat, Amy Kritzer, Strawberry champagne rainbow
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34. The Nosher, Sheri Silver. Cannoli
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35. @cakes_and_steaks, Sarah Chira, Almond shortbread with marzipan sprinkle, apple pie filling, chocolate chip halvah, raspberry marzipan
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36. @thebakeshop_clifton, Simi Bienenfeld, Chocolate chip with cheesecake filling and caramel drizzle
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37. @overtimecook, Miriam Pascal. Fluffernutter
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38. @busyinbrooklyn, Chanie Apfelbaum. Ma'amoul
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39. My Name Is Yeh, Molly Yeh. Marzipan Sprinkle
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40. @rachelkoredelman, Rachel Kor. Unicorn
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41. @tunisiatr, Tiffany Feldman, Rainbow
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42. Kitchen Tested, Melinda Strauss, Girl Scout Samoa
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43. @lions.bread, LeAnne Shor. Pop Tart
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44. Kitchen Tested, Melinda Strauss, Strawberry Rose
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45. Kosher.com, Norene Gillitz, Cookie dough 
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46. @busyinbrooklyn, Chanie Apfelbaum. Raspberry Hand Pies
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47. @Jewhungry, Whitney Fisch, Black sesame with blood orange glaze
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48. @kosherlikeme, Liz Rueven. Lemon with Swiss Meringue
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49. @kosherinthekitch, Nina Safar, Ice cream sandwich
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50. @rachelkoredelman, Rachel Kor, Grapefruit pistachio
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51. @whatjewwannaeat, Amy Kritzer. Ginger Lime
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52. Kosher.com, Melissa Kaye, Pina colada
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53. @rachelkoredelman, Rachel Kor, Polka dot
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54. @alibabka, Alison Gutwacks, Moscow Mule
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55. @passthechallah, Samantha Mattox. Chocolate-Covered Strawberry
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56. @nourish_sf, Kristin Posner, Black sesame with strawberry filling
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57. Landolakes, Fig with Walnuts and Orange
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58. @shasarna, Shannon Sarna, Coconut cheesecake
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59. @rachelkoredelman, Rachel Kor, Cinnamon chips with fruit salsa
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60. Kosher.com, Paula Shoyer, Chocolate mint    
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61. @thekosherdinnerlady, Rachel Berger, Chocolate halva
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62. @whatjewwannaeat, Amy Kritzer, Lemon lavender
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63. Kosher.com, Sarah Faygie Berkowitz, Apple pecan pie
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64. @cookingwithtantrums, Esty Wolbe, Pavlova
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65. @prepandrally, Dini Klein, Dunkaroos
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66. @Jewhungry, Whitney Fisch, Oreo
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67. Kosher.com, Estee Kafra, Challah
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68. Dror Elimelech. Blue Rock Hamantaschen
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69. @thebakeshop_clifton, Simi Bienenfeld, Blueberry cobbler
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70. @alibabka, Alison Gutwaks, Almond joy
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71. Kosher.com, Paula Shoyer, Green tea
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72. @justwhatthekosherordered, Lea and Michelle, Cookies & cream
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73. @thekosherdinnerlady, Rachel Berger, S'mores
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74. Kosher.com, Shortcuts by Family Table, Easy Brownie Hamantaschen 3 Ways
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    SAVORY
75. Kosher.com, Amelia Saltsman, Savory Persian Herb and Cheese
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76. @prepandrally, Dini Klein, Cheesy jalapeño pretzel
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77. @renanas_kitchen, Renana Spiegel Levkovich. Spinach
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78. @thekatamonkitchen, Ahuva Schwartz, Bageltashen
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79. @sylviafallas, Sylvia Fallas, Pulled pastrami
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80. @revalutionaryfoods, Reva Yaffe, Potato with onion jelly filling
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81. @whatjewwannaeat, Amy Kritzer, Pita and hummus
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82. @cookingwithtantrums, Esty Wolbe, Pizza-tashen
    Recipe: Take frozen pizza dough round. Place a small dollop of sauce and some shredded cheese. Pinch into a hamentash and bake until golden brown.
    
    
83. @the_culinary_trio, Esther Mendelevich, Luxury breakfast: Hash brown and sautéed onion crust filled with a runny egg yolk, crispy facon and topped with truffle pate
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84. @sweettoothstl, Sabrina Gornish, Baked avocado eggroll with a cashew tamarind sauce
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85. @overtimecook, Miriam Pascal, BBQ Meatball Hamantaschen
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86. @alibabka, Alison Gutwaks, Bloody Mary
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87. @whatjewwannaeat, Amy Kritzer, Shakshuka
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88. @plantainsandchallah, Sandy Leibowitz, Guava and cheese
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89. @tunisiatr, Tiffany Feldman, Pretzel-taschen
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90. @plantainsandchallah, Sandy Leibowitz, Cheesy dill
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91. @kosherinthekitch, Nina Safar, Vegetarian taco
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92. @the_culinary_trio, Esther Mendelevich, Rosemary studded pie crust with duck confit and lychee apricot jam
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93. Kosher.com, Michal Frischman, Pulled-Beef 
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94. @rachelkoredelman, Rachel Kor. Pretzel Bagel Dog
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95. Kosher.com, Shortcuts by Family Table, Beef Wontontaschen 
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96. @kosherinthekitch, Nina Safar. Malawach
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97. Joan Nathan, Caramelized Onion and Poppy Seed
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98. @nowaythatshealthy, Rena Tuchinsky, Sweet potato BBQ beef
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99. @kosherinthekitch, Nina Safar, Eggroll-tashen
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100. @thekatamonkitchen, Ahuva Schwartz, Sushi
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101. @rachelkoredelman, Rachel Kor, Glazed pastrami
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You didn't think we'd stop at 100, did you?

 Originally published February 2018- Updated, improved and reposted February 2020.