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!

If you're looking for completely store-bought filling ideas, we have an entire article on that too!

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

Unique Sweet Doughs

Sweet and Decadent Fillings

Creative Fruity Fillings

Sweet Hamantaschen Mashups

Savory Meat Hamantaschen 

Savory Parve and Dairy

Creative Shaping

Gluten Free

Classic

1. Hamantaschen by 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!

2. Hamantash by 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.

3. Bobby Unger's Hamantashen by Chevy Kramer
There’s nothing quite like old family recipes. This is a real classic hamantaschen recipe, down to the prune-walnut filling. The dough uses oil instead of margarine and is relatively low in sugar.

4. Mix and Match by Eileen Goltz
Eileen, a kosher recipe maven, gives you in this recipe two different types of hamantaschen dough – yeast-style and sugar-cookie style. She also gives recipes for all the classic sweet hamantaschen fillings (and recommends her favorite store-bought brand of poppy seed filling).

5. Best Taste Scenario: Hamantaschen by Naomi Ross
The hamantaschen “revolution” of the past ten years has offered a sea of innovative hamantaschen recipes and ideas that can be confusing to navigate. Which kind of leavener to use, oil vs. margarine, chilled or ready-to-use…and the list goes on. The question remains: what makes for a great hamantaschen dough?

6. Fruity Caramel by Amit Yechieli
This Israeli baker will show you how to prepare bright and beautiful hamantaschen with homemade caramel cream and apple-pear fruit filling.

7. Creamy Dairy Chocolate Hamantaschen by Judy Bart Kancigor
These hamantaschen are made from 4-ingredient Polish kolacky dough, heavy on the cream cheese and butter. Don’t skip the freezing step when working with this dairy-rich dough! Judy pairs them with a decadent chocolate filling, but we all know that when it comes to hamantaschen, you’re only limited by your imagination.

8. Caramel Apple by Tori Avey
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.

9. 5-Ingredient Vegan Hamantaschen Cookies by Renana Spiegel Levkovich

Traditionally, mishloach manot are filled with sweets and yummy treats, which hamantaschen cookies are perfect for! I was inspired by a blog post to decorate my hamantaschen cookies with sprinkles, as a colorful touch to my unique vegan hamantaschen recipe. I hope you’ll like them! 

10. Cookie Dough by Norene Gilletz
Norene’s recipes are always tried and true. If you’re looking for the best cookie-type hamantaschen dough, start here.

11. Old-Fashioned Orange-Infused with Dried Fruit Filling by Estee Kafra
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.

12. Buttery Hamantaschen by Candice Walker

My Hamantaschen recipe makes a not-so-classic Hamantaschen dough and three amazing fillings: citrus curd, Nutella, and fruit paste.

13. TGIS Hamantaschen Dough by Naomi Elberg

Soft, delectable hamantaschen begin with foolproof dough. Naomi Elberg @naomi_tgis shares her hamantaschen dough with Kosher.com readers.   Then proceed to fill with your favorite filling/s. See here for hamantaschen fillings inspiration!

Unique Sweet Doughs

14. Almond Shortbread Hamantaschen with Fillings by Sarah Chira @cakes_and_steaks
Soft and scrumptious dairy almond shortbread hamantaschem dough serves as the base for marzipan, halva, apple, or any other of your favorite fillings. These hamantaschen cookies are delicious and good looking.

15. Rainbow by Tiffany Feldman @tunisiatr
These rainbow colored hamantaschen take some work, but boy do the end results wow.

16. Polka Dot by Rachel Kor @rachelkoredelman
These look so fun for Purim, particularly for a clown or Candyland theme. This is a mostly classic hamantaschen recipe with a slight twist, and all it requires is a little extra food coloring.

17. Green Tea by Paula Shoyer
In Paris, they bake all sorts of pastries and confections with matcha/green tea powder… so why not hamantaschen? You can find kosher-certified green tea powder online.

Sweet and Decadent Fillings

18. Almond Hamantaschen by Esty Wolbe

Purim is about surprises, but a messy hamantaschen shouldn’t be one of them. Esty’s got the ultimate fool-proof hamantaschen filling – no oozing out, just pure deliciousness!

For more great cooking, watch Easy Does It!

19. Salted Caramel Latte Hamantashen by Shifra Klein

We originally used chopped chocolate for this recipe, but after further testing, we experimented with a salted caramel ganache—and the results were outstanding. We highly recommend taking the extra few minutes to make this ganache; it truly elevates each bite.

For a fun twist on flavor and appearance, try adding instant espresso powder or instant coffee to the dough. Espresso powder dissolves quickly, creating a striking coffee-marbled effect, while instant coffee takes a bit longer to melt. Simply cover the dough and let it rest for five minutes, then knead it gently to achieve a beautiful swirl. Enjoy!

20. Halvatashen by Shushy Turin
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!

21. Chocolate Chip Cookie by Shannon Sarna
Corrected recipe! While the fun of hamantaschen is usually in the creative fillings, this chocolate chip cookie-hamantaschen hybrid by The Nosher editor Shannon Sarna puts the party directly in the dough itself. The chilling and freezing steps are crucial to baking success here; don’t skip them.

22. Double Chocolate Mint by Whitney Fisch @Jewhungry
Sweet chocolate dough with creamy chocolate filling and the subtle addition of peppermint. A delicious treat to send off the winter season.

23. Peanut Butter Filled Brownie by Miriam Pascal @overtimecook
Hands up – who’s a chocolate-peanut butter fan? The hamantaschen dough is a cross between a cookie and a brownie, and paired with the peanut butter filling tastes very similar to a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.

24. Dubai Chocolate-Inspired Hamantaschen by Charnie Kohn

25. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Stuffed Chocolate by Megan Stoll
Chocolate hamantaschen stuffed with … chocolate chip cookie dough! A fun and delicious Purim mashup!

26. Caramel Cheesecake by Faigy Grossmann
Every successful hamantaschen starts with a good cookie dough base. What’s so great about this one is that all it needs is a bowl and a spoon.

27. Strawberry Champagne Rainbow by Amy Kritzer @whatjewwannaeat
Sweet strawberry cheesecake filling, rainbow sprinkled cookie dough, plus a drizzle of champagne to top it all off. These beautiful hamantaschen will brighten up your Purim baskets.

28. Chocolate Chip with Cheesecake Filling and Caramel Drizzle by Simi Bienenfeld
Decadent cheesecake filling, chocolate chip cookie dough, caramel drizzle … mmmm. If you want to treat someone (or yourself) this Purim, these hamantaschen are a delicious, sweet way to go.

29. Fluffernutter by Miriam Pascal @overtimecook
That’s peanut butter and marshmallow fluff filling in a peanut butter cookie dough. These are made parve with oil instead of margarine (though we aren’t claiming they are dietetic).

30. Marzipan Sprinkle by Molly Yeh
Colorful and cheerful hamantaschen treats for Purim with jam, chewy marzipan, and a hefty covering of sprinkles.

31. Unicorn by Rachel Kor @rachelkoredelman
These hamantaschen are a dream. Topped with marshmallows, cotton candy, pastel-colored chocolates, and loads of sprinkles.

32. Oreotaschen by Mandy Silverman
Sprinkle up your challah dough and use it to frame a whole oreo cookie! Delicious!

33. Coconut Cheesecake by Shannon Sarna
Creamy coconut cheese filling is an unexpected hamantaschen flavor, but it’s absolutely delicious. Don’t skip the chilling step before you bake them!

34. Chocolate Halva by Rachel Berger @thekosherdinnerlady

35. Almond Butter Hamantaschen with White Chocolate Drizzle by Dena Don

I am so excited to share this healthier hamantaschen recipe with you. The “er” here is because, well, as a registered dietitian nutritionist, it’s hard for me to call a recipe with 3/4 cup of sugar in it truly nutritious. I wholeheartedly believe that this recipe is one of those that just happens to have some extra nutrition in it, not one that became compromised in the process of becoming “healthified.”

When you eat these hamantaschen, you’ll be getting some whole grains and protein in, due to this recipe containing whole wheat pastry flour, almond flour, and almond butter, which work to make the cookies more satisfying. These ingredients complement the warm, sweet spices – including cinnamon and nutmeg – in the dough. These hamantaschen taste better because they contain whole wheat flour; they were not modified from a better-tasting version in order to be deemed “healthy.”

Meaning: You will still feel like you’re enjoying a cookie – as you should on Purim! – when you eat these hamantaschen. Enjoy!

36. Blue Rock Hamantaschen by Dror Elimelech
These hamantaschen have a stunning presentation, but be sure to include a note that the blue rock candy has sharp edges and should be eaten separately from the hamantaschen.

37. Vanilla Bean Hamantashen by Paula Shoyer

This is a variation on a recipe from my husband Andy’s grandmother Celia Shoyer, from Romania. I like to fill this dough with raspberry jam, but feel free to use any filling you like.

38. Crumb Cake Hamentaschen by Reva (Blander) Yaffe

Imagine the child of a hamantaschen and crumb cake. This is that child.

Fruity Fillings

39. Maamoul-Style Slice 'n Bake Hamantaschen Cookies by Jaia Kiesel


40. Wondermelon Hamentaschen by Shortcuts by Family Table
To simply create a unique hamantaschen, go with a unique flavor; start with Wondermelon juice as the base of your Watermelon Curd and sit back and watch everyone enjoy.
Watch the video!

41. Lemon Bar by Rena Tuchinsky @recipesbyrena
The tart lemon filing is a nice contrast to the sweet hamantaschen dough. Bonus – the filling comes together in the microwave! The dough is made with oil instead of margarine and contains relatively little sugar.

42. Ma'amoul by Chanie Apfelbaum @busyinbrooklyn
The buttery, crispy hamantaschen, a Sephardi-Ashkenazi fusion, are full of the mouthwatering flavors classic in Syrian cuisine – rosewater, orange blossom water, dates, and walnuts.

43. Strawberry Rosé by Melinda Strauss, Kitchen Tested
The name alone is a burst of sunshine in the sometimes still-gray days of early spring. Strawberries and rosé! Plus, the addition of wine into this recipe is very appropriate for Purim.

44. Grapefruit Pistachio by Rachel Kor @rachelkoredelman
Bright, fresh, and definitely different hamantaschen! Perfect for those who really like the tart and robust flavors of grapefruit.

45. Ginger Lime by Amy Kritzer @whatjewwannaeat
A really moist hamantaschen dough with the refreshing flavors of lime and ginger. The lime curd in this recipe is particularly luscious.

46. Pina Colada by Melissa Kaye
Please excuse us, we’re vacationing out on a tropical island with the delicious flavors of coconut and pineapple in these hamantaschen.

47. Black Sesame with Strawberry Filling by Kristin Posner @nourish_sf
Black sesame goes directly in the hamantaschen dough in this recipe, lending it a nuttier flavor that’s a nice contrast to the sweet strawberry filling. Make sure to check out Kristin’s blog post as well for tips on baking hamantaschen like a pro.

48. Fig with Walnuts and Orange by Landolakes
These hamantaschen have a slightly Sephardic bent with the inclusion of figs, walnuts, and orange in the filling. The dairy-rich dough is super soft, too. Make sure to chill it before rolling.

49. Lemon Lavender by Amy Kritzer @whatjewwannaeeat
This flavor combo isn’t for everyone, but if you’re the adventurous type and love citrus, you’ll truly enjoy these creative hamantaschen.

50. Apple Pecan Pie by Sarah Faygie Berkowitz
A half-homemade hamantaschen recipe for those of us too busy to spend hours in the kitchen. Start with a box of cake mix and a can of pie filling, and these hamantaschen cookies practically bake themselves.

51. Blueberry Cobbler by Simi Bienenfeld
These elegant fruity hamantaschen will delight all your mishloach manot gift basket recipients.

52. Guava and Cheese by Sandy Leibowitz @plantainsandchallah
Sunny, packed with vitamin C, and boasting the irresistible combo of fruit and cheese, these hamantaschen are a real treat. You can purchase kosher-certified guava paste on Amazon.

Sweet Hamantaschen Mashups

53. Pecan Pie Hamantaschen Purim Cookies by Renana Spiegel Levkovich
You can make these as a giant hamantaschen or smaller, regular, ones. Shaped as triangles, baked with nutty spelt flour, and filled with pecan pie filling, these cookies taste so good!

54. Cinnamon Bun Hamentaschen by Erin Grunstein
Buttery dough, sweet cream cheese filling, and cinnamon sugar topping. It’s like a cinnamon bun disguised as the classic Purim pastry.

55. Carrot Cake by Melinda Strauss
Looking to wow this Purim? Go all out with these spiced carrot hamantaschen cookies with Pecan Bourbon Raisin filling from the ever-innovative Melinda Strauss.

56. BabkaTaschen by Naomi Elberg
The ultimate mix-up mashup Purim treat.

57. Hamantaschen Pie by Stefani Pollack @cupcakeproject
Another mashup, this one all-American in nature. Enjoy a slice of hamantaschen pie.

58. Lemon Meringue by Rachel Berger @thekosherdinnerlady
If you truly want to impress this Purim, it doesn’t get better than these gorgeous little lemon curd filled hamantaschen topped with toasted Swiss meringue.

59. Cannoli by Sheri Silver. The Nosher
Here’s another fun mashup! Cannoli flavored hamantaschen for Purim with sweet, creamy cheese filling and rich chocolate. Yum!

60. Girl Scout Samoa by Melinda Strauss, Kitchen Tested
Melinda is the queen of fun hamantaschen mashups. Girl Scout Samoa Cookies, with their classic combo of caramel, coconut, and chocolate, was one of her first.

61. Pop Tart be LeAnne Shor @lions.bread
Homemade pie dough, sweet strawberry filling, sugar glaze, and fun colored sprinkles give these filled triangle-shaped pastries the distinct aura of classic toaster pop tarts.

62. Krembo by Melinda Strauss
An inspired mashup! Homemade graham cracker dough with roasted peanuts for the hamantaschen pastry, topped with fluffy meringue and a dollop of chocolate.

Savory Meat Hamantaschen 

63. Lahamagene Hamantashen by Jacqueline Elbaz

This Syrian-inspired meat pizza is incredibly addictive and naturally lends itself to party appetizers or snacks. Traditionally made on mini rounds of dough, Jacqueline shapes them into hamantaschen to celebrate Purim. They also freeze beautifully, so making extra is always a good idea!

64. Pulled Chicken Hamantaschen by Shaindy Siff
Move over, jelly hamantaschen; we have a new and improved version in town!

65. Pulled Veal “Hamantasch” Galette by Faigy Grossman
The cranberry flavor in this meat filling gives it a similar taste to a corned beef recipe in sweet-and-sour sauce Faigy makes for special occasions. It’s a dish that will have everyone reaching for second helpings!

66. Tatertoschen by Danielle Renov @peaslovencarrots
These are basically Tater Tots reinvented as Hamantaschen! Tons of options for dairy or meat fillings at the recipe. Check them out!

67. BBQ Meatball Hamantaschen by Miriam Pascal @overtimecook
Crowd-pleasing and really simple to make, these savory hamantaschen wrap the flavors of meatball pizza into a Purim-y package, using store-bought pizza dough as a shortcut and a short list of very basic staples you probably already have at home.

68. Brisket Hamantashen by Nelly Weissman
This crockpot brisket is the perfect filling for a savory hamantaschen. You may want to make extra filling because it is that good!

69. Rosemary Studded Pie Crust with Duck Confit and Lychee Apricot Jam by Esther Mendelevich
With fresh rosemary baked right into the pie crust dough, homemade lychee-apricot-bourbon jam, duck leg confit, and topped with foie gras and a soft-baked egg, these hamantaschen are a real work of art.

70. Pulled-Beef by Michal Frischman
If you like meat pizza, this recipe folds up your favorite flavors into a singular triangle-shaped hamantaschen experience. The star of the recipe is the pulled beef – you can use beef cheek or beef deckle – and for the dough you can simply use store-bought pizza dough.

71. Pretzel Bagel Dog by Rachel Kor @rachelkoredelman
Pretzel dough is hefty enough to hold some serious fillings – in this case, hot dog nuggets. Topped with everything bagel seasoning and scallions, this hamantaschen mashup is a real treat for savory fans.

72. Beef Wontontaschen by Shortcuts by Family Table
Fried pastrami crispiness makes this a finger food favorite for your Purim seudah. Store-bought wonton wrappers make this an easy starter to prepare.

73. Sweet Potato BBQ Beef by Rena Tuchinsky @recipesbyrena
Malawach dough is the base for these hamantaschen, which are filled with slow cooked pulled BBQ beef and creamy sweet potatoes.

74. Glazed Pastrami by Rachel Kor @rachelkoredelman

Flaky puff pastry, creamy mashed potatoes, and glazed pastrami instantly make these a winner for your next Purim gathering.

Savory Parve and Dairy

75. Onion Kugel Hamantaschen by Yehudis Mann

I prepare my Shabbos onion kugel recipe in a hamantaschen shape every Purim for the seudah buffet.

76. Veggie Hamantaschen by Gitty Friedman
Malawach dough makes these hamantaschen so flaky and crispy, they’re seriously addictive.

77. Salmon Hamantaschen by Faigy Murray
Purim is all about finger foods, so these are just perfect! The savory and sour flavors of the salmon and lime go really well together.

78. Easy Savory Goat Cheese and Spinach Hamantaschen by Erin Grunstein
So easy to make, yet so elegant – these hamantaschen will wow your guests!

79. Everything Bagel Hamantaschen by Micah Siva
Purim is just around the corner, and I’m celebrating with my all-time favorite Jewish cookie, the hamantaschen. These triangular cookies are meant to represent the three-cornered hat of Haman. This isn’t your Bubbe’s traditional prune or poppy filled treat, instead, I’m having cookies for breakfast with this savory hamantaschen full of bagel flavor. Make this recipe for Everything Bagel Hamantaschen!

80. Savory Persian Herb and Cheese by Amelia Saltsman
The flaky dough of these savory dairy hamantaschen is filled with a tantalizing combination of salty feta cheese, tangy labneh, and a variety of green spring herbs. These can be made in individual servings or as one large hamantaschen pastry, similar to the one above, for a dairy Purim seudah.

81. Cheesy Jalapeño Pretzel by Dini Klein @prepandrally
These pretzel dough hamantaschen will whisk you right off to the boardwalk. Fill them after baking with cheese sauce and top with some minced jalapeno for a kick of flavor. Dip in mustard  when serving!

82. Spinach Hamantaschen Cookies by Renana Spiegel Levkovich @renanas_kitchen
Embark on a culinary adventure and elevate your baking experience with our Spinach Hamantaschen Cookies. Picture this: a buttery, golden crust enveloping a luscious filling of spinach and gooey mozzarella, topped with a tantalizing sprinkle of sesame seeds for that perfect crunch. These triangular delights are not just cookies; they're a symphony of flavors waiting to captivate your taste buds. With a straightforward recipe that blends simplicity and creativity, you'll find joy in the process and a reward that exceeds expectations. So, why wait? The kitchen is your canvas, and these cookies are your masterpiece waiting to be crafted. Indulge in the pleasure of creating something uniquely delicious – bake our Spinach Hamantaschen Cookies now and relish the satisfaction of homemade goodness!

83. Bageltashen by Ahuva Schwartz @thekatamonkitchen
Ah, bagels + cream cheese + lox. The great Jewish classic gets a Purim upgrade to the classic hamantaschen shape. How cute would this be as part of a brunch Purim seudah?

84. Feta and Olive Short Pastry by Nicole Maman @rolledindough

These feta and olive hamantaschen are perfect for a Purim themed breakfast or even a light dinner. I love pairing them with an Israeli salad.

85. Potato with Onion Jelly Filling by Reva Yaffe @revalutionaryfoods
Molded mashed potatoes filled with deeply caramelized onion jelly. This is a recipe that calls for nothing exotic that you don’t already have in your cupboards.

86. Pita and Hummus by Amy Kritzer @whatjewwannaeat
Getting creative is the name of the game with these pita hamantaschen stuffed with hummus! Cooked at a very high temperature for just a few minutes, look how light and fluffy they are!

87. Pizza-tashen by Esty Wolbe @cookingwithtantrums
Recipe: Take frozen pizza dough round. Place a small dollop of sauce and some shredded cheese. Pinch into a hamantaschen and bake until golden brown.

88. Luxury Breakfast by Esther Mendelevich
Hash brown and sautéed onion crust filled with a runny egg yolk, crispy facon and topped with truffle pate.

89. Baked Avocado Eggroll with a Cashew Tamarind Sauce by Sabrina Gornish
A fun Asian-Jewish holiday mashup everyone is sure to love. The dough is store-bought wonton wrappers, which cuts out half the work of preparing hamantaschen.

90. Shakshuka by Amy Kritzer @whatjewwannaeat
Another crazy cuisine mashup to have fun with on Purim. Pita dough as the base, topped with a quick shakshuka sauce and runny egg yolk.

91. Pretzel-taschen by Tiffany Feldman @tunisiatr
Pretzel dough hamantaschen with cheese filling. So tempting and so delicious!

92. Cheesy Dill by Sandy Leibowitz @plantainsandchallah
Another Latin-inspired hamantaschen recipe. Arepas, Latin American griddle cakes are made from masarepa, precooked cornmeal flour (kosher-certified masarepa can be purchased on Amazon), combined in this recipe with cheddar and fresh dill for a crispy fried, very different Purim appetizer for a dairy meal.

93. Vegetarian Taco by Nina Safar @kosherinthekitch
The filling in this savory taco hamantaschen is a combo of veggie crumbles and cheddar cheese – stuffed in store-bought ravioli dough or wonton wrappers for ease of preparation! Delicious savory bites to keep you going on this busy day.

94. Malawach by Nina Safar @kosherinthekitch
In this recipe, the dough is fried first, then simply topped with an easy, fresh tomato dip and slices of hard-boiled egg, and dill. Malawach dough is thinner and crispier than puff pastry, but in a pinch, you can use puff pastry as well.

95. Caramelized Onion and Poppy Seed by Joan Nathan
Malawach dough is thinner and crispier than puff pastry, but in a pinch, you can use puff pastry as well.

96. Eggroll-tashen by Nina Safar @kosherinthekitch
Eggroll wrappers are the base for these cute hamantaschen, filled with cabbage, scallion, and ginger.

97. Sushi by Ahuva Schwartz @thekatamonkitchen

Creative Shaping

98. Sandwichtaschen by Ally Mawhirter
If filling and folding hamantaschen never goes quite the way you’d planned, putting a damper on your otherwise picture-worthy Purim baskets, try Ally’s hack for achieving the classic triangle shape smoothly and with less room for error. Includes some updated filling/topping combos like Strawberries ‘n Cream and Chocolate Orange.

99. Tiny Chocolate Hamantaschen “Cerealtaschen” by @miriams_kitchen
Aka "the Cerealtashen trend," made with specialized cookie cutters.

100. Striped @baked.by.batya
No special baking tools needed -- use your favorite recipe and make striped designs with a slotted spatula!
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101. Raspberry Hand Pies by Chanie Apfelbaum @busyinbrooklyn
This is another recipe that skirts the cutting circles, filling, and pinching steps by cutting triangle shapes directly out of the dough. The filling – homemade raspberry pie filling – is classic all the way.

102. Ice Cream Sandwich by Nina Safar @kosherinthekitch
These ice cream sandwiches are a fun and unexpected twist on the hamantaschen theme. You can even create a hamantaschen topping bar to keep the kids entertained over the holiday.

103. Squish and Smoosh Cookietaschen by Mandy Silverman
An easy and delicious hamantaschen hack.

104. Cinnamon Chips with Fruit Salsa by Rachel Kor @rachelkoredelman
This recipe is more of a hack for super easy Purim entertaining! No dough, no mixer, just yummy cinnamon chips with a fresh fruit salsa.

105. Pavlova by Esty Wolbe @cookingwithtantrums
A beautiful dessert in the classic hamantaschen shape. And hey, this dish is technically gluten free, if that’s a dietary concern and your people don’t mind a little creative interpretation of the word “cookie.”

106. Challah by Estee Kafra
Have some fun with your challah dough and prepare a jazzed-up Purim hamantaschen challah!

107. Easy Brownie Hamantaschen 3 Ways by Shortcuts by Family Table
Looking to do something different this Purim without putting in a lot of extra effort? Try these 3 ideas for turning Kineret pre-made brownie batter into a Mishloach Manot dream!

Gluten Free

108. Gluten-Free Apricot Hamantaschen by Rachel Dee Mirzak
Indulge in gluten-free hamantaschen perfection. Delicate pastry cradles a sumptuous apricot filling, creating a sweet symphony of flavor. Elevate traditions with these delectable treats, crafted for all to enjoy.

109. Healthy Chocolatey Brownie Hamantaschen (Gluten Free) by Behind the Snack

Take your hamantaschen game up a notch with these brownie hamantaschen that are made with simple and healthier ingredients too!

110. Chocolate Nutty Buddy Grain-Free by Rorie Weisberg
Updated recipe! Grain-free, refined-sugar-free, high in fiber and healthy fats, these hamantaschen are the low glycemic way to bake. Includes two delicious filling options: apple butter or hazelnut-silan (date honey).

111. Gluten Free Hamantaschen by Chevy Slomovics and Raizy Janklowitz
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!

112. Chocolate-Custard Gluten Free Hamantaschen by Sarah Berg

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

113. Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free Hamantash by Rorie Weisberg
Another winner from Rorie, the GF baking expert!

114. Rice Krispie Treat Hamentaschen by Erin Grunstein

I love Rice Krispie Treats, they’re one of my favorite desserts. So I figured there’s a way to turn them into hamantaschen.

115. Hamantashen with Gluten-Free Variation by Levana Kirschenbaum

You didn't think we'd stop at 100, did you?

 Originally published February 2018. Updated, improved and reposted February 2026.