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Hamantaschen!

Purim, March 2, is celebrated with a festival tone. Four mitzvahs for the holiday are reading the Megillah, the story of the Book of Esther; giving to the poor; having a celebratory meal; and sharing food gifts, often hamantaschen. This recipe features a sugar cookie base. You can fill them with your favorite filling, poppy seed, prune, jams, or chocolate.

Makes 15.

1 cup butter (2 sticks), room temperature

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1 egg

2 3/4 scant cups flour (For measure for measure gluten-free flour, use 1/2 cup less flour and add more if needed fo...