Hamantaschen

"What's not to love about subtly sweet, crisp cookies filled with fruity jam? The answer is obvious: nothing. These cookies are so great, and deserve to be celebrated more than once a year. Hamantaschen aren't difficult to make, but there are a few essential tips you should keep in mind when making them. Take care to roll the dough to the correct thickness. If it's too thin, the cookies will split during baking, and if it's too thick, the cookies won't cook evenly. Don't be afraid to moisten the dough before adding the jam. I found that brushing a very small amount of the egg wash over the dough helped it stay together much better. It's tempting to add as much sweet filling as possible, but add too much and it will boil over during baking. Be sure to pinch the corners of the cookies together very well. And, if you don't have a round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter, don't worry — you can use a drinking glass to cut the dough...."