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Monday, February 11, 2013

Brownie "Cheesecake" Hamantaschen Recipe

Do brownie cheesecake hamantaschen sound like forbidden allergic fare? Relax, these cookies are dairy free and eggfree. You can enjoy this non-traditional twist on a Purim classic!

Ingredients
1 box *Duncan Hines brownie mix (chewy fudge-pareve)
5T all purpose flour
1 stick of non-dairy margarine
1/4 cup water
1t vanilla extract
*nut allergic- DH brownie mix may contain traces of nuts/peanuts 



"Cheesecake" filling
1/3 cup tofutti cream cheese
6T sugar
1t vanilla extract

Directions
Preheat oven to 375.
In a mixing bowl cream margarine,water, and vanilla extract. Stir in brownie mix and flour till the mixture is a
soft playdough consistency. Form dough into thin patties and place on a greased baking sheet. Be sure to leave room for spreading. In a separate small bowl combine tofutti cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract.
Place a teaspoon of "cheesecake" filling in the center of each patty and fold sides to form 3 corners. Pinch the corners for extra security. Do not overstuff the pastries. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes. If hamantaschen lose triangular shape gently reshape them with a spatula or the side of a fork. Cool hamantaschen completely before removing from pan.
Purim is February 24 - February 25, 2013. 
A joyous holiday celebrating the salvation of the Jews from the wicked Haman. 

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