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Goat Cheese Sesame Hamantaschen

When you're in the mood for something a bit more fancier and want a cookie that's more savory than sweet, try this recipe for goat cheese hamantaschen.
Servings: 2 dozen
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Dough
  • 1 tsp baking powder Dough
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch Dough
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds, plus more for rolling Dough
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt Dough
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) cold butter, cubed Dough
  • 1 large egg, whisked Dough
  • 1 egg yolk Dough
  • 1 tbsp honey Dough
  • 2-3 tbsp water, as needed Dough
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds Filling
  • 1/2 cup soft goat cheese Filling
  • 2 tbsp honey Filling
  • 1 large egg, whisked Egg wash

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, baking powder, sesame seeds and sea salt.
  2. Add butter, pulsing until just combined. Alternatively, cut in the flour using your fingers or a pastry cutter until just combined.
  3. Add the egg, egg yolk, and honey until a dough forms, adding water, 1 tbsp at a time as needed.
  4. Flatten into a disc, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line 2 trays with baking paper.
  6. Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/8th inch thickness (if they are too thick, the dough will crack when shaping.
  7. Using a 3-inch circular cookie cutter, cut out circles, setting them aside. Repeat with remaining dough.
  8. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg on the dough, sprinkle with 2 tbsp sesame seeds.
  9. Combine goat cheese and honey in a bowl.
  10. Place 1 ½ tsp goat cheese mixture in the center of each circle.
  11. Fold the dough into a triangle, pinching the corners tightly.
  12. Brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with an additional 2 tbsp sesame seeds.
  13. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden.
  14. Transfer to a cooling rack.