Hamentushen Triangular Cupcakes

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Note, if you are using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt (about ½ tsp) to the recipe, when you begin blending the butter and sugar.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 3

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 4

Mix butter and white sugar on medium speed until creamy and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 5

Add eggs and vanilla.

Step 6

Mix for 1 minute.

Step 7

Add cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder. Mix for 1 minute.

Step 8

Add flour and mix until there are no ribbons of flour visible in the dough.

Step 9

Add the golden graham cereal and mix for 1 minute.

Step 10

Use an ice cream scoop to form large dough balls.

Step 11

Place on the baking sheet 2” apart.

Step 12

Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 13

Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Step 14

Makes 10 large cookies.

Step 15

Add cream cheese, vanilla, powdered sugar, butter to a mixing bowl. Begin mixing together.

Step 16

Add 1 tablespoon of milk, and continue to mix, until you achieve a creamy consistency.

Step 17

If needed add one additional tablespoon of milk.

Step 18

Frost the cookies when they are cool.

Step 19

Decorate with whole pieces of golden graham cereal.

Step 20

Prepare 2 baking trays by lining them with baking paper.

Step 21

Cream the butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy using a hand mixer. Add the flour mixture and mix until it resembles coarse sand. Add as much water as you need at this step (start with 1 Tablespoon) until the dough comes together and forms a ball.

Step 22

Remove the dough from the bowl and divide it in half. Refrigerate for 30 minutes after wrapping in plastic.

Step 23

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F while the dough is chilling.

Step 24

Remove the dough from the fridge and roll it out until it is approximately 5mm thick on a lightly floured work surface.

Step 25

Cut the dough into pieces with a sharp knife, or a pizza cutter, and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets with a spatula, leaving gap between the cookies.

Step 26

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until gently browned

Step 27

Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes on the tray before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. As the crackers cool, they will crisp up.