Easy Hamantaschen

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups vegetable oil
• 0.5 cups orange juice
• 2.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 5.5 cups all-purpose flour , or as needed
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup fruit preserves , any flavor

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.

2. 2

   Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in oil, orange juice, and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into batter to form a stiff dough, adding more flour if needed.

3. 3

   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out into a 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter or the rim of a drinking glass; place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

4. 4

   Spoon about 1 to 2 teaspoons of preserves into center of each cookie. Pinch edges to form three corners.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheets for 1 minute; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.