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Hamantaschen To Make This Purim

Funfetti Cheesecake Hamantaschen

Servings: about 20 hamantashen

Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
1/2 cup oil
2/3 cup sugar
2 t baking powder
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sprinkles
1 cup cheesecake filling (recipe below)

Cheesecake Filling:
1 8oz package of cream cheese
1/3 cup of sugar (you could use 1/2 cup if you like it very sweet)
1 tsp. of vanilla extract

Combine ingredients until smooth. Makes about 1 cup.

Taco Hamantaschen

These savory taco hamantaschen make the perfect appetizer for the Purim meal or to have on hand as a tasty snack while everyone is busy running in and out of the house throughout the day.

Ingredients:
1 12 oz. package of Mexican Style Veggie Crumbles (Lightlife Smart Ground)
Frozen ravioli dough pre-cut into circles, defrosted (or wonton wrappers cut into circles)
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
Guacamole for serving (optional)
Salsa for serving (optional)

Pop Tart Hamantaschen

Servings: About 12

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons ground flax seed combined with 6 tablespoons water (if you want classic dough and not vegan, replace the flax seed water mixture with two eggs)
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup raspberry Jam (or your fav flavor!)
Frosting (recipe below)
Sprinkles for decorating

Frosting:
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the complete recipe and directions go to www.kosherinthekitch.com