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Hamantaschen (for purim)

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 and 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Combine For The Filling:
1/2 cup sweetened, pureed prunes
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons grated orange or lemon rind
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)

Step One - Cream the butter and the sugar.

Step Two - Add the eggs, vanilla, and baking powder. Add the flour.

Step Three - Chill the cookie dough for at least an hour. Roll to 1/8 inch thick and cut into 2 inch rounds. Place a teaspoon of filling in each cookie. Fold edges to form triangles.

Step Four - Bake the cookies at 350 degrees for about 10 - 12 minutes or until lightly brown. Enjoy!

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