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Rocky Road Hamantaschen

Rocky Road Hamantaschen: Sweet Delights for Everyone

Rocky Road Hamantaschen are delicious cookies combining chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts, perfect for any dietary preference.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Jewish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup sugar brown sugar can be used for deeper taste
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil melted coconut oil for vegan option
  • 2 eggs use flax eggs or unsweetened applesauce for vegan substitute
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract almond extract can be used if nut allergies aren't a concern
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups flour all-purpose or gluten-free blend for a gluten-free version
  • 1 tsp baking powder do not interchange with baking soda
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder Dutch-processed cocoa for deeper chocolate flavor
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup whole almonds replace with chopped walnuts or omit for nut-free
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks dark or white chocolate can be used
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows vegan marshmallows for a plant-based option

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • cookie cutter
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and vegetable oil, blending until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
  4. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Wrap the prepared dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough chills.
  7. Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness and cut out discs.
  8. Add chocolate chunks and whole almonds to the center of each disc.
  9. Fold and pinch the edges tightly to form triangular shapes.
  10. Bake on a lined baking sheet for 13-15 minutes. Add mini marshmallows in the last 2 minutes.
  11. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These hamantaschen are customizable; feel free to explore different fillings and flavors.

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