Classic Pareve Hamentashen Dough

• 3/4 cup:shortening, margarine or oil
• 3/4 cup:sugar
• 2 :eggs
• 2 teaspoons:vanilla
• 1 teaspoon :baking powder
• 1 Pinch:salt
• 2 to 2 1/4 cups:flour

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer cream together the shortening and sugar.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla and continue mixing.
4. Add the baking powder, salt and about 1 1/2 cups of flour.
5. Slowly add enough flour to the dough until the dough is soft and smooth, but not greasy or sticky - between 2 and 2-1/2 cups of flour.
6. Cut the dough into thirds and roll out one section, about 1/8" thick on a well-floured slab or baking board.
7. Use a cup or a can to cut approximately 3" circles.
8. Bake on a silicone baking sheet or a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Place in a preheated oven and cook for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.