Hamentashen Cookies

The name of these cookies is a reference to haman, the villain of the holiday of purim, as described in the Book of esther. He wanted to abolish Judaism and murder all Jews living in persia. Traditionally hamentashen is eaten every year during purim to commemorate the victory of the Jews over haman. These cookies are usually filled with a poppy seed mixture or fruit preserves. Because this is a gluten-free version, it will have a striking pumpernickel color. The batter must be refrig