Hamantaschen | Oregonian Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature (2 sticks)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus additional for sprinkling on cookies
• Grated zest of 1 orange (optional)
• Grated zest of 1 lemon (optional)
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• About 1/2 cup jam of your choice
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water, milk or cream