Best Apricot Nut Drop Cookies Recipes

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APRICOT AND NUT COOKIES WITH AMARETTO ICING



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 2h49m

Yield 2 to 2 1/2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
5 to 7 tablespoons almond flavored liqueur (recommended: Amaretto)

Steps:

  • For the Cookies: In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg. Stir in the flour until just blended. Mix in the apricots, almonds, and pine nuts.
  • Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and shape into a log, about 12-inches long and 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Wrap the dough in the plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 heavy baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cut the dough log crosswise into 1/4 to 1/2 inch-thick slices. Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly apart. Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges, about 15 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
  • For the Icing: Place the confectioners' sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in the almond flavored liqueur, until the mixture is of drizzling consistency.
  • Place the wire rack over a baking sheet. Using a spoon or fork, drizzle the cookies with the icing, allowing any excess icing to drip onto the baking sheet. Allow the icing to set before serving, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 19 milligrams, Sodium 99 milligrams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 15 grams

APRICOT DROPS WITH APRICOT FROSTING



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This recipe is the same as my Aunt Mary's Pineapple Drop cookies. I challenged the recipe using a can of Apricots! They are VERY good....VERY VERY GOOD! "Enjoy"

Provided by Janet Scott

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 can(s) apricots in lite juice
see my recipe for pineapple drop cookies

Steps:

  • 1. Make your Apricot drops using the same exact recipe for "Aunt Mary's pineapple drop cookies"
  • 2. Measure out 3/4 cup chopped apricots and 1/4 cup of the juice in place of your pineapple You should have a few left over in your can for your frosting

AMARETTO APRICOT COOKIES



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This makes a very healthy tasting, chewy cookie....it isn't a crisp cookie. I had it on a Christmas Cookie Exchange this year, and really enjoyed it! Originally authored by Brenda Bragg from Ohio. Cook time is actually 8 minutes per cookie sheet, I just increased the cooking time to accomodate multiple cookie sheetfuls!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 50m

Yield 7 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Amaretto
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 cups regular oats, uncooked
1 cup dried apricot, finely chopped
1/2 cup almonds, blanched and finely chopped
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3 -4 tablespoons Amaretto

Steps:

  • Beat butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the brown sugar and 1/2 cup sugar, beating well. Add the egg and 1 tbsp of the amaretto, beating well.
  • Combine flour and baking soda; add to the butter mixture, beating well. Stir in the oats, apricots, and almonds.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 for 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets before removing to wire racks. Let cool completely.
  • Combine the powdered sugar and 3 to 4 tbsp amaretto, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the amaretto glaze over the cookies.

APRICOT COOKIES



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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

1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup apricot preserves
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

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

LAYERED APRICOT NUT COOKIES



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I recieved this recipe from a girl I used to work with and it has been part of my Christmas cookie selection ever since. I could eat my weight in these things!

Provided by BonnieZ

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 5 dozen cookies, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups butter or 1 1/2 cups margarine
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3 1/2 cups ground walnuts
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 (10 ounce) jars apricot filling
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Separate egg yolks from egg whites setting aside both.
  • Dissolve dry yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
  • Work together flour and butter with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles course meal.
  • Add egg yolks,yeast mixture and milk and mix well to combine (using your hands works best).
  • Divide dough into 3 portions, one slightly larger for bottom crust.
  • Cover& let sit in a draft free place to raise for 1/2 hour.
  • Meanwhile mix 3/1/2 cups ground walnuts with 1 cup of sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon.
  • Mix well and reserve 1/2 cup of the nut mixture for the topping.
  • Roll out larger portion of dough to fit a 15 x 10 sheet pan with 1 inch sides.
  • Place the dough in the bottom of the sheet pan and cover with the nut mixture.
  • Roll second sheet of dough to a 15x 10 rectangle and place on top of the nut layer.
  • Evenly spread 2 jars of apricot filling on the second layer of dough.
  • Roll third crust and place on top of the apricot layer.
  • Score the top layer of the dough into 1 1/2 inch squares.
  • Bake 350°F for 35 minutes and let cool on baking rack.
  • Meanwhile beat 4 egg whites with 1/2 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Add almond extract and combine well.
  • Spread on top of cooled, baked crust being sure to spread to all edges of the pan to prevent shrinking a sweating of the meringue.
  • Sprinkle with reserved nut mixture.
  • Bake at 325°F for 15 minutes and let cool.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator, slicing into squares before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.8, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 39.9, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.8, Protein 2.1

APRICOT NUT CUPS



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This recipe came from an older lady at my church who has sinced passed. It is good and easy. Makes a perfect cookie tray addition.

Provided by Chef53Kathy

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces cream cheese
1 cup butter
2 cups flour
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 (13 ounce) can solo apricot filling
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Prepare dough by mixing the cream cheese, butter and flour. Pat into the bottom and sides of 48 mini tart wells.
  • Mix filling ingredients and fill tarts with 1-2 teaspoons filling.
  • Bake at 350* for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 85.5, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 10.1, Protein 3

SARAH'S CHOPPED APRICOT COOKIES



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Make and share this Sarah's Chopped Apricot Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hill Family

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 36-48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
1 cup nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Cream butter or shortening and sugar together, add egg, milk and vanilla.
  • Sift in dry ingredients. Mix well.
  • Stir in apricots and nuts.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 10-13 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.1, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 16.2, Sodium 127.1, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 9.5, Protein 1.6

APRICOT AND NUT COOKIES WITH AMARETTO ICING RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Apricot and Nut Cookies with Amaretto Icing Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-4084

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup (1-stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
5 to 7 tablespoons almond flavored liqueur (amaretto, if you have it)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg. Stir in the flour until just blended. Mix in the apricots, almonds, and pine nuts. Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and shape into a log, about 12-inches long and 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Wrap the dough in the plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 heavy baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut the dough log crosswise into 1/4 to 1/2 inch-thick slices. Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly apart. Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges, about 15 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before icing. Place the confectioners' sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in the almond flavored liqueur until the mixture is of drizzling consistency. Place the wire rack over a baking sheet. Using a spoon or fork, drizzle the cookies with the icing, allowing any excess icing to drip onto the baking sheet. Allow the icing to set before serving, about 30 minutes. Per cookie (24); Calories: 139; Total Fat: 5 grams; Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams; Protein: 1 gram; Total carbohydrates: 21 grams; Sugar: 15 grams; Fiber: 0.5 gram; Cholesterol: 19 milligrams; Sodium: 99 milligrams

Apricot Nut Drop Cookies Recipes

If you're looking to add a little bit of sweetness to your day, then the apricot nut drop cookie recipe might be just what you're looking for. These cookies are a perfect combination of sweet apricot, crunchy nuts, and a soft, cake-like texture. Here's everything you need to know about these delicious treats.

Ingredients

The ingredients for making apricot nut drop cookies are typically straightforward, and you probably have most of them in your kitchen already. Here are some of the staples you'll need:

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Brown sugar
  • Butter
  • Eggs
  • Apricot preserves
  • Nuts - you can use walnuts or almonds, depending on your preference
Preparation

Preparation for apricot nut drop cookies is relatively easy and doesn't require too much time in the kitchen. Follow these steps:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together brown sugar and butter. Add eggs and apricot preserves, mix well.
  4. Add dry ingredients to the apricot mixture until well combined. Stir in nuts.
  5. Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
  8. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Variations

The apricot nut drop cookie recipe is versatile, and you can make some changes to suit your liking. For example, you can swap the almond or walnuts for pecans or macadamia nuts. You can also add some spices like cinnamon, cloves, or cardamom to give the cookies a warm, cozy feel. Some people like to drizzle a little bit of icing on top of their apricot nut drop cookies for an extra bit of sweetness.

Serving Suggestions

The apricot nut drop cookies are perfect for serving with your favorite drink - be it coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. They are also a great snack for kids to eat as an after-school treat or while studying. These cookies make for great party snacks, too. You can even add them to your dessert buffet at a family gathering or special occasion.

Final Thoughts

In summary, apricot nut drop cookies are a tasty and easy treat that anyone can make. The combination of apricot preserves and nuts provides a savory sweetness that is sure to delight your taste buds. You can make this recipe your own by experimenting with different nuts or adding a bit of spice. And best of all, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. So, why not whip up a batch of apricot nut drop cookies today?

The Art of Apricot Nut Drop Cookies

Apricot nut drop cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of apricots with the satisfying crunch of nuts. They are a great option for a midday snack or a dessert that can be enjoyed throughout the day. However, making these cookies requires some skill and knowledge. In this article, we’ll provide some valuable tips to help you perfect your apricot nut drop cookie recipes.

Tips for Preparing the Dough

The key to making delicious apricot nut drop cookies is preparing the dough correctly. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
1. Use cold ingredients
When making the dough, be sure to use cold butter or margarine. This will help prevent the dough from becoming too soft and sticky, making it easy to handle.
2. Don’t over-mix the dough
Over-mixing the dough can cause the cookies to turn out dry and tough. Mix the dough until it is just combined.
3. Chill the dough
After mixing the dough, chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour. This will allow the ingredients to come together and make it easier to handle.

Tips for Adding the Apricots and Nuts

Adding the apricots and nuts to the dough requires some attention to detail. Here are some tips to consider:
1. Use high-quality ingredients
Choose high-quality apricots and nuts to add to the dough. This will give the cookies a more delicious and rich taste.
2. Cut the apricots into small pieces
Chop the apricots into small pieces before adding them to the dough. This will help distribute the apricot flavor evenly throughout the cookies.
3. Toast the nuts before adding
Toast the nuts before adding them to the dough. This will bring out their rich and nutty flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the cookies.

Tips for Baking the Cookies

After preparing the dough and adding the apricots and nuts, it’s time to bake the cookies. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
1. Use the right baking sheet
Use a heavy-duty baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper. This will prevent the cookies from sticking to the sheet and ensure they bake evenly.
2. Preheat your oven
Preheat your oven to the correct temperature and give it enough time to heat up. This will help ensure that the cookies bake evenly and retain their shape.
3. Don’t over-bake the cookies
Over-baking the cookies can cause them to become dry and hard. Check on them regularly and remove them from the oven as soon as they turn golden brown.

Tips for Storing and Serving the Cookies

Once your apricot nut drop cookies are baked and cooled, it’s important to store and serve them correctly. Here are some tips to consider:
1. Store the cookies in an airtight container
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and prevent them from becoming stale. If stored correctly, they can last for up to five days.
2. Serve them with a beverage
Apricot nut drop cookies go well with a cup of tea, coffee, or milk. Enjoy them as a midday snack or as a dessert after a meal.
3. Experiment with different flavors
Don’t be afraid to experiment with different flavors and ingredients. Consider adding chocolate chips or raisins for a different twist on this classic cookie recipe.

Conclusion

Apricot nut drop cookies are a delicious treat that can be enjoyed throughout the day. With the tips provided in this article, you can perfect your recipe and create cookies that are bursting with flavor and crunch. Remember to use high-quality ingredients, prepare the dough correctly, and bake the cookies with care. Happy baking!

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