Best Apricot Almond Dream Cookies Recipes
APRICOT ALMOND BLONDIES
My mom shared this recipe with me after sampling these cookies at a bed-and-breakfast. For a little variation, I sometimes substitute cranberries and pecans for the apricots and almonds. -Amy Forkner, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips, almonds and apricots., Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
APRICOT COOKIES
These cookies have a great tart and sweet taste. These are not just a Christmas cookie, but they get asked for every year! You can substitute cranberry sauce for apricot preserve, or try doing half apricot and half cranberry, yum!
Provided by Kathy Lusk
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Apricot
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cream the butter and sugar in a medium size mixing bowl. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture. Cool dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- On a lightly floured surface roll dough out to 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into rounds with a round cookie cutter or glass. Using the tip of a teaspoon place a small drop of apricot preserves into the middle of the circle. Brush edges with water and fold the dough over so that the cookie is in the shape of a half moon; seal edges Arrange on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Dust the cookies with powdered sugar while still hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 126.5 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
APRICOT TEA COOKIES
It just wouldn't be Christmas without these dainty melt-in-your-mouth apricot cookies on my platter! Filled with fruit and drizzled with frosty glaze, they couldn't be more delectable.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in cream cheese and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add sour cream, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the filling ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover; simmer 7-9 minutes longer or until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Cool., Divide dough in half. On a well-floured surface, roll out each portion into a 10-in. square; cut each into 2-in. squares. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the center of each square. Bring two opposite corners of square to the center; pinch firmly to seal. , Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Ingredients
To make apricot almond dream cookies, you will need the following ingredients:- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until it is fluffy and light.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt into the mixing bowl.
- Mix until well combined and a dough forms.
- Add in the chopped dried apricots and almonds to the mixing bowl and mix until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Flatten the cookies slightly with the bottom of a small cup.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until they are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Variations
There are many ways to vary this recipe, to make it your own. Here are just a few ideas:- Add in chocolate chips or cocoa powder to make these cookies a chocolatey treat.
- Swap the apricots for your favorite dried fruit, such as cranberries or cherries.
- Use different kinds of nuts, such as pistachios or cashews, in place of the almonds.
- Add in a bit of orange zest to give these cookies a citrusy twist.
Serving Suggestions
These apricot almond dream cookies are great as a snack, a dessert, or even as a breakfast treat. Here are a few serving suggestions:- Serve these cookies with a nice cup of tea or coffee.
- Enjoy them with a glass of milk or other cold beverage.
- Make a sandwich using two cookies and some sweetened cream cheese or nut butter.