--- title: Date Orange Hamantaschen description: For when you need a sweet treat or a new filling for hamantaschen cookies, this super-easy medjool date-orange filling will easily become your favorite! image: https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/New%20Blog%20Compress%20Images/dates3143-min%20(1)_1_11zon.jpg --- [![Joolies California Superfruit](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_logo_tm11.png)](https://joolies.com/) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Recipes & More](https://blog.joolies.com/) - [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) - [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) - [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) - [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Sustainability](https://go.joolies.com/sustainability) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Wholesale](https://go.joolies.com/wholesale) [![julies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Joolies_June_2019/Images/logo.svg)](https://joolies.com/) ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Scree8oluynshot_111.png) # Date Book [All](https://blog.joolies.com/) [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) # Date Orange Hamantaschen 4 Minute Read Tags: [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Vegan](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegan) [Paleo](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/paleo) [Vegetarian](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegetarian) [Gluten-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/gluten-free) [Dairy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dairy-free) [Grain-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/grain-free) [Soy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/soy-free) [Oil-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/oil-free) [Egg-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/egg-free) [Refined Sugar-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/refined-sugar-free) [Peanut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/peanut-free) [Snack](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/snack) [Dessert](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dessert) Written by [Abby](https://blog.joolies.com/author/abby) ![Date Orange Hamantaschen](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/New%20Blog%20Compress%20Images/dates3143-min%20(1)_1_11zon.jpg) *For when you need a sweet treat or a new filling for hamantaschen cookies, this super-easy medjool date-orange filling will easily become your favorite!  Date recipe created by Lauren Manaker. Photography by Jackie Stofsick. * During the Jewish holiday of Purim, Hamantaschen, a triangular-shaped cookie with a delicious filling, is traditionally eaten, but they are so good you will want to eat them all year long. While they are typically filled with jams, prunes or poppy seeds, why not mix it up a bit with delicious medjool dates?! There are just 4 main ingredients needed to make this super-easy date-orange hamantaschen cookie. Store-bought pie crust (or homemade!), [Joolies medjool dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags), almonds, and orange juice.  Purim is equated to "Mardi Gras" as it celebrates the [liberation of Persian Jews](https://www.foodandwine.com/news/history-hamantaschen) from the evil prime minister, Haman in the Old Testament's Book of Esther. While there are feasts, drinking, and dancing, Hamantaschen (also known as "Haman's Pockets") is traditionally the popular celebration sweet. The unique shape of these buttery cookies is a bit controversial, as some believe it to be[symbolic of Haman's](https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-nosher/what-are-hamantaschen/) favorite three-cornered hat, while others believe it is symbolic of Haman's ears being cut off before execution...try not to think about that too much 😅  ![dates3146](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Blog%20Compress%20Images/dates3146.jpg?width=889&name=dates3146.jpg)   ## Ingredients you'll need: 1. 1. [Joolies Medjool Dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags) - This brings the natural sweetness to our filling. We love using our pitted option for these, but whole work just as well! Just be sure to remove the pit😉If you're running low on your stock of dates, you can buy some in bulk [right here](https://joolies.com/products/copy-of-joolies-large-organic-medjool-dates-whole-4lb-box) or in our 2 pack [right here](https://joolies.com/products/organic-medjool-dates-pitted-2-pack)!.  2. **Slivered Almonds** - These add a little added crunch and a subtle nutty flavor. For a substitute, you can sub in pecans, walnuts, or poppy seeds! 3. **Orange Juice** - Fresh is best here! This just adds a touch of citrus that brightens up the flavor palate.  4. **Orange Zest** - Not only does zesting an orange make your kitchen smell *delightful, *but this little addition takes things up a notch. Totally optional, but highly recommended😎 5. **Favorite Cookie Dough or Pie Crust** - If you are in absolute Betty Crocker mode, whip up your favorite cookie dough or pie crush. Otherwise, feel free to use pre-made refrigerated pie crust dough - we won’t tell😉 If you make this deliciously easy date recipe, be sure to tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jooliesdates/) and [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/jooliesdates/overview/) so we can see all your date-able recreations! And you can always comment below!    ## More Recipes You'll Love 1. [Date Olive Oil Upside Down Cake](https://blog.joolies.com/date-olive-oil-upside-down-cake) 2. [Gooey Date Cinnamon Rolls](https://blog.joolies.com/gooey-cinnamon-date-rolls) 3. [Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://blog.joolies.com/chewy-paleo-chocolate-chip-cookies)   ![Date Orange Hamantaschen](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Blog%20Compress%20Images/Date%20Orange%20Hamantaschen.png?width=634&name=Date%20Orange%20Hamantaschen.png)   ## Date Orange Hamantaschen Vegan, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Refined Sugar-free - prep time: 5 minutes - Bake time: 10 minutes - total time: 15 minutes **Servings: 12**   **INGREDIENTS:** - 1 cup [Joolies Medjool Dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags), chopped - 1/2 cup orange juice - 1 tsp orange zest - 1/4 cup slivered almonds - cookie dough or pie crust   **DIRECTIONS:** 1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Place dates, orange juice, and orange zest in pot and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes until soft. 3. Mash date and orange mixture and stir in almonds. Set aside to cool. 4. Using the top of a cup or a cookie cutter, cut 12 circles out of the dough (3 inch diameter).  5. On a floured cookie sheet, place dough circles on sheet and add 1 teaspoon of filling in the middle of each, pinching the corners of dough to make triangles. 6. Pop the cookie sheet into the fridge for 5 minutes. 7. Place cookie sheet in oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until cookies are golden.   [Download Recipe](https://go.joolies.com/date-orange-hamantaschen-download) [Buy Now Online](https://joolies-dates.myshopify.com/cart/45042141102399:1?channel=buy_button) ## Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest promotions, recipes, date-ing tips and giveaway opportunities! ### Subscribe Here! ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Press](https://go.joolies.com/press) - [Wholesale](https://joolies.com/pages/wholesale) - [Blog](https://blog.joolies.com/) - GET IN TOUCH Grown \[with love\] under the California sun 🌴☀️ Path Copy@3x Created with Sketch. ![date](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/5221331/Joolies_June_2019/Images/date-new_250x250.png) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/whole) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/datesyrup) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/pitted) [Shop Now](https://joolies.com/products/whole) [info@joolies.com](mailto:info@joolies.com) © 2020. All Rights Reserved  |  [Design](https://310creative.com/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Recipe", "@id": "https://blog.joolies.com/date-caramel-dip", "image": "https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/IMG_5517.jpg", "name": "Date Caramel Dip", "datePublished": "2020-03-19", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Abby" }, "keywords": [ "vegan", "paleo", "nut free", "vegetarian", "gluten-free", "dairy-free", "soy-free", "oil-free", "egg-free", "refined sugar free", "peanut-free" ], "description": "If you got some extra medjool dates, coconut cream, and vanilla in the pantry, you can make this ever so simple recipe for your next party (or eat all by yourself, too)! It's a sweet dip that goes wonderful with crackers, berries, veggies, or whatever you like. Remember the apple caramel dip that was inevitably at almost every party and get together? Well it got a delicious MAKEOVER and all you need are 3 ingredients to make this party favorite. This quick and easy recipe makes for the perfect dip or topping to make a sweet treat 🍓 Made with no refined sugar, this decadently sweet dip gets it's caramel flavor and smooth texture from Joolies medjool dates 😍Plus you get all the nutritional benefits from dates like fiber, potassium, Vitamin B, etc in a delicious vegan and paleo dessert form! Ingredients you'll need: Joolies Dates The only natural sweetener needed in our brownies! Don't forget to soak in warm water first! Why soak them? Well while they are juicy beforehand, this step allows them to become extra-hydrated to create the perfect texture. Coconut Cream This thiccc cream helps give the dip a little more structure, in combo with the dates, of course. Plus, coconut is just delicious all by itself and great for other baking adventures! Vanilla Extract This little addition adds more flavor while enhancing the other flavors in our recipe! Technically, you can go without it, but it's just so much more worth it to go to the store and spend the cash on a good vanilla. It's like baking banana bread without vanilla, it simply isn't the same without it! If you make this party favorite recipe, be sure to tag us on Instagram and Pinterest so we can see all your date-able recreations! And you can always comment below! ", "prepTime": "PT5M", "cookTime": "PT10M", "totalTime": "PT15M", "recipeCategory": "dips", "recipeCuisine": "American", "recipeIngredient": [ "15 Joolies pitted Medjool dates", "1/4 cup coconut cream ", "1 tsp vanilla extract", "pinch sea salt" ], "recipeYield": "6 servings", "recipeInstructions": [ { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Soak dates in hot water for 5 minutes. Pour out water and transfer dates to a food processor. " }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Process the dates until a chunky paste-like texture forms. Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. " }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Serve with fresh fruit and enjoy! " } ] } ```