Purim Cookies Oznei Haman
Ingredients:
FOR SHORTBREAD COOKIE DOUGH:
Unsalted butter - 170 grams ( 1 1/2 stick)White sugar - 225 grams (1 cup)All-purpose flour - 440 gramsBaking powder - 1 tspSalt - 1/4 tsp1 large egg + 1 egg yolkVanilla (or orange extract) - 2 tspOrange juice - 4 tsp CHOCOLATE FILLING:
Chocolate - 200 grams (7 oz)Whipping cream - 2 tbspButter - 1 tbsp Preparation:
1. Sift and combine together flour, baking powder, salt. Cream butter, sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla or orange extract. Next, add egg and egg yolk one at a time. Add flour and orange juice.
2. Divide the dough into two and Form each into a flat disc. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll.Roll the dough using as little flour as possible.
3. Using a 3 inch round cookie cutter cut as many discs as you can. Place a small teaspoon of filling in the center of the disc.
4. Dampen the disc edges very lightly with water or egg white.
5. Preheat the oven at 180 C / 360 F. Bake in a preheated oven for about
12 - 14 minutes.