5 Fun Hamantaschen Recipes for Maximum Purim Deliciousness

Graphic by Angelie Zaslavsky
We got a behind-the-scenes peek at the making of Breads Bakery’s Purim treats.
Watched our video of Breads Bakery making its famously delicious hamantaschen? Want to make your own? We have a collection of 5 of our favorite, most interesting hamantaschen recipes to help you impress all your Purim guests:

Asian Twist: Black sesame seeds add a smoky touch to these sweet hamantaschen. Image by Molly Yeh
1) Classy, With an Asian Touch:
Try Molly Yeh’s sweet, savory and . It’s a fun twist on the classic poppy-seed version.

Image by Rachel Grossman
2) The Vegan Option:
Try this cardamom-fig hamantaschen — it’s fruity, spicy and completely dairy and egg free!

3) For the Adult Purim Party:
No children at your celebration? Try these awesome boozy cocktail hamantaschen.

4) The Decadent Chocolate-y Choice:
These chocolate-chili hamantaschen with dulce de leche filling are as decadent as they come.

Image by Nina Safar
5) The All-Ages Option:
These playful pop-tart hamantaschen may remind you of the sugar-filled junk food, but with healthy ingredients like almond milk, they are way better for you — a treat for kids and adults alike.
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