Oznei Haman Cookies (Haman’s Ears)

Oznei Haman are traditional cookies for the Jewish holiday of Purim, which celebrates the salvation of the Jewish people from destruction in Persia. These cookies have a distinctive triangular shape that symbolizes “Haman’s ears.” Traditionally, they are made with different fillings, with the most popular options being jam, poppy seed filling with nuts, date paste, or chocolate chips. Here you can find the recipe for a chocolate version.

Ingredients (makes about 50 cookies)

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup sugar (125 g)

• 3/4 cup vegetable oil (180 ml)

• 2 tbsp honey

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 3 cups flour

• a pinch of salt

Steps

1. Beat eggs with sugar using a mixer

2. Add vegetable oil, honey, baking soda, and salt, then mix well

3. Add flour and knead into a soft elastic dough

4. Roll out the dough to about 3 mm thickness on a floured surface

5. Cut out circles about 2.5 cm in diameter

6. Place about 1/2 tsp of filling in the center of each circle

7. Shape into triangles by pinching the edges in three points

8. Bake in a preheated 180°C (350°F) oven for about 12 minutes

9. Optionally dust with powdered sugar once cooled