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I created this Gluten Free Hamantaschen with Raspberry Filling recipe after I was paid a visit by the Rebbetzin, Eve here in Boulder.
Gluten Free Hamantaschen with Raspberry Filling
She had gone gluten free and given up white sugar as well.We had tea in my kitchen and chatted, having such a pleasant time together.
A few days later, Eve emailed me looking for a gluten free recipe for this Jewish dessert.
Easy Jewish Cookies Recipe
Given how special Eve is, I had to create this Gluten Free Raspberry Hamantaschen recipe in her honor.
Hamantaschen Recipe
With 7 ingredients total, it’s the easiest Purim cookie recipe you’ll ever make. Because of that, we refer to it as “Hamentaschen express,” or “McHamantaschen.”
This drive-through gluten free, dairy free treat is perfect for your Purim celebrations and Shaloch Manos.
Gluten Free Hamantaschen with Raspberry Filling
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Servings 12
Ingredients
- 2 cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 2 tablespoons palm shortening
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons raspberry jam
Instructions
In a food processor, combine almond flour and salt
Blend in shortening, honey, vanilla, and water
Roll out dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper ¼-inch thick
Cut dough in circles using a 2.5 inch cookie cutter
Chill circles in refrigerator 1 hour
Drop 1 teaspoon raspberry jam into center of each circle
Fold dough in to create a triangle, pinch corners firmly
Bake at 350°F for 8-12 minutes, until cookies are golden brown around edges
Cool for 30 minutes
Serve
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Fridge Time 1 hour hour
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 18 minutes mins
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SCD Cookie Recipe
If you use honey in this recipe, these Hamentaschen are an SCD compliant treat. Either way, they’re so good, they’re like a little grain free jam cookie or mini jam tart.
Vegan Hamantaschen Cookies
To make Vegan Hamantaschen swap the honey out for maple syrup.
Low Carb Hamantaschen Cookies
These Hamantaschen are a lower carb Purim treat.
But if you’re following a Ketogenic Diet use dark chocolate instead of raspberry jam in the center. I like this 80% dark chocolate.
Easy Hamentaschen Recipe
When I started making these Gluten Free Hamantaschen it was challenging to get an exact yield as my younger son, then 9 and now 24 years old, ate them almost as fast as I baked them!
Best Hamantaschen Recipe
Because this recipe is so easy, it’s one I enjoyed making with the boys when they were in elementary school. It was the perfect thing to keep those little hands busy.
When my older son and I discussed the ingredients list and method back then, for these Gluten Free Hamantaschen he was not happy that I didn’t have an exact measurement for the raspberry jam so I’ve added that measurement.
There is a lot of quality control around here.
Elana’s Pantry Quality Control
In some of the first batches, the corners of the Hamantaschen opened up a bit during baking. To remedy this, I pinched the dough firmly and the result was perfect.
When my older son and I debated which adverb to use to describe this step, he suggested, “pinch the dough a little bit more than tenderly.” He was 10 years old when we had that conversation!
How to Make Hamantaschen Cookies
While we’re on the subject of quality control, take a look at my Nut Free Hamantaschen recipe below to see just one of the Hamentaschen techniques I use.
The video below has chocolate filling and in my Gluten Free Raspberry Hamantaschen I use raspberry jam, but you’ll get the idea.
Happy Purim 🥳
Happy Purim! What are your favorite Jewish Desserts?
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first published this recipe in 2009.
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S says
Can I substitute coconut oil for the shortening?
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Elana says
S, I haven’t tried that.
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Phyllis says
Can I substitute butter for the Palm oil?
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Elana says
Phyllis, I think that will work :-)
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Gina says
Elana,
Can you substitute butter or vegetable shortening for the palm shortening? I am looking forward to making these!
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Elana says
Gina, I think butter will work :-)
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Judy M says
Thank you very much for this recipe. I love the video because it shows I don’t have to roll out the dough!
I’m planning to make it with wholesomeYum “fake honey“ because honey is so high carb. It worked in your YUMMY Irish soda bread, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed here. I plan to refrigerate the dough before putting it in the oven, if that helps.
Happy Purim!
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Elana says
Judy, you’re welcome!
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Mrs. M says
Palm Oil is a cause of major deforestation
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Elana says
Mrs. M, thanks for your comment.
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