Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Hamantaschen

Purim is officially here. I’m not sure where the whole year went because it seems like just yesterday that I was trying and failing to capture just one good family picture of us in costumes! [we were “on safari” and the children were animals. basically not a costume for them LOLLLLL].

This year is the new age of Hamantaschen! So far I’ve seen giant pizza Hamantaschen, savoury’s with spinach and feta cheese, and carrot cake triangles with cream cheese frosting(thanks Melinda Strauss I will for sure be trying those).

As we are already veering off the path of a traditional Purim cookie, I thought we would throw the cookie cutter dough out the window altogether. I wanted a cookie that tasted like a real chocolate chip cookie, with slightly crispy edges, and a chewy centre. I also wanted it to stay nice and soft and not dry out right away.[make ahead? yes, please!].

To get the crispy edges all around we are taking a different approach.

We will press the cookie dough out into little rounds(not roll it out and cut it).

Next we will add a spoonful of filling. I always and I repeat ALWAYS over- stuff my Hamantaschen. It’s just something I never learn from and I love a lot of filling and kinda don’t care at all if it spills over… so extra it is!

These we will pinch into the three-cornered triangle.

Next, they will be baked. And they will spread out and lose their shape altogether and I am here to tell you not to freak out, everything is going as planned! Right now the bottom of the cookie(what will really become the sides) is baking to perfect crispness. They are going to be delicious!

Once the cookies are pretty much almost done(10-15 min depending on your oven), take them out of the oven.

Note: I say depending on your oven because I use a smaller size convection oven for dairy baked goods and it takes a bit longer to cook.

While hot, push up the sides to once again create the triangle shape. The cookie should be soft but easy to manipulate. If it is still too gooey to fold, bake for a couple more minutes. Press the edges together so they stick and hold their shape. The cheesecake filling should still be in the right shape from the first forming.

Pop the babies back in the oven till the cookies are finished baking, about 5-7 minutes.

Look at those edges! Crinkly like a real bakery style cookie. Crispy and chewy and chocolate chip-y.

Pack these up in black tissue paper[ like this] in a cute little box like [ these], and you are purim ready! Well, maybe also add in some Peanut Butter Krispie Treats and Peanut Butter stuffed Cookie Bars. Be sure to bring me one!

Hope you love these Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Hamentaschen!

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