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Margarita Hamantashen

Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
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Servings

2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 1 cup toasted chopped macadamia nuts
  • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • Zest of 1 large lime and 2 tablespoons of juice

Instructions

  • Prepare the filling. Mix all ingredients and chill at least 2 hours. 
  • Preheat oven 350°F
  • Prepare the lime glaze by mixing all ingredients until smooth.
  • Working quickly, one sheet of dough at a time, cut circles, brush with lime glaze, center a scant teaspoonful of the filling, and pinch closed on three corners, ensuring they are well sealed. Brush again with lime glaze. 
  • Place on silpat-lined cookie sheets. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden on the edges. Cool on wire racks.