Celebrate Purim with these delightful almond flour hamentaschen, a modern twist on a cherished tradition. These lightly crisp and subtly sweet cookies, filled with Medjool date spread, are a festive treat that symbolizes joy and remembrance. Perfect for sharing with family and friends!
Recipe by @ the.homecooking.dietitian
Ingredients
- 2½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, diced into cubes
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- Medjool Date Filling
- 2 cups pitted Natural Delights Medjool dates, chopped
- 1½ cups water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber.
The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy
to the body over a longer period of time.
