Low Cholesterol Hamantaschen

Ingredients:

6 egg whites
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 and 1/3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup poppy seeds
1 egg white, beaten (for brushing)

Procedure:

In a large bowl, beat egg whites, sugar, oil and vanilla together. In a second bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt and poppy seeds together. Blend flour mixture into egg mixture; mix well. Roll out a portion on a floured board and cut into 3 and 1/2 inch circles. Please a teaspoon of filling of your choice in the center of each circle of dough. Bring up dough to cover filling and pinch together to form a triangle. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Brush with egg white and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden. Makes 5 dozens.

Can be frozen before baking by placing on a rack. When frozen, transfer to a sealed container and bake when desired.