Hamantaschen with Easy Poppy Seed Filling

Step 2

Sift flour and almonds.

Step 4

Beat butter with confectioner's sugar and granulated sugar.

Step 6

Add eggs to the butter.

Step 8

Add the sifted flour and almonds, baking powder, and salt to the butter. Mix until dough is formed.

Step 9

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least an hour.

Step 11

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook milk, sugar, and poppy seeds for 15 minutes.

Step 13

Add the honey and lemon zest and cook 5 minutes more. Let cool.

Step 15

Roll out the dough thinly and create circles.

Step 17

Put about 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the middle of each circle. Fold up dough into a triangle and pinch the edges.

Step 19

Bake about 10 minutes in 375℉ (190°C) oven until golden.