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Cookie Cutter: The Tastiest Hamantaschen Around

These triangular goodies are literally a hat tip to the evildoer Haman of the Biblical story of Purim in the Book of Esther. (The villian supposedly wore a hat with three corners)

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Called 'Oznei Haman' in Hebrew, these delicious cookies are filled with everything from the classic poppy seed to sweeter fare like halva and Nutella. Bakeries across the country will be filling their windows with the hand-crafted bites, and here is where you should absolutely stop for a baker's dozen or more.

The Tastiest Hamantaschen Around

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Biscotti Bakery launches its Purim collection:

Preparing for Purim, Biscotti bakery launches its festive holiday collection. Biscotti will present this year's handmade Hamentashen crafted from crispy butter pastry in a variety of classic and rich fillings along in surprising combinations.

In Biscotti's Purim collection, there are five types of Hamentashen that can be found in festive packages at a price of NIS 38: dates and nuts, poppy and citrus, Belgian chocolate, halva and pecans, crunchy white chocolate.

 

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Purim at Elhanan - Hamantashen crafted from handmade crispy dough and various fillings by master Israeli baker Eldad Shmueli

In honor of Purim, baker Eldad Shmueli has launched a Hamantashen collection. A variety of fillings will be added into his signature crispy dough - including the classic poppy to crunchy pecans in brown sugar. Along with the Hamantashen, original Mishloach Manot (festive Purim baskets) will be offered for sale, including fresh granola, handmade jams and marmalades, packages of cookies and homemade cakes, local olive oil and fresh loaves of bread.

Options include Hamantashen made out of crispy Alfajores pastry dough mixed with coconut flakes and orange, filled with dulce de leche, slassic Hamentashen with a chocolate and poppy filling, Hamentashen with fresh pecans and brown sugar and Hamentashen filled with Nutella chocolate.

Price range per unit: NIS 6-8 

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Purim at Piece of Cake

Purim 2019 brings with it a variety of classic and delicious flavors from Piece of Cake. The Purim Hamantaschen are meticulously handmade from a crispy pastry dough. This holiday they also provide a tasty answer to the vegan audience and to those who do not eat animal products, with vegan Hamantashen that are made from whole wheat flour and sesame seeds. Special Mishloach Manot (festive Purim baskets) are also available, including Hamantashen, chocolate cookies and cakes, sold at NIS 149.

Hamantashen - crispy pastry based on butter:

  • Poppy seed
  • Nougat chocolate
  • Apple pie
  • Nuts
  • Dates
  • Dalmatian - chocolate chips, filled with fudge brownies

Vegan and whole wheat flour:

  • Poppy seed
  • Chocolate
  • Dates
  • Apple pie
  • Halva
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The Bakery, with its five branches, offers three types of Hamantashen for Purim:
  • Hamantashen filled with a rich poppy seed
  • Hamantashen filled with nuts and cinnamon
  • Hamantashen filled with chocolate
Packaging price of 250 grams - NIS 38
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