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APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES



Apricot Oatmeal Cookies image

Dried apricots spice up oatmeal cookies with a new-fashioned twist.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat all ingredients except oats, flour, apricots and pecans with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, or mix with spoon. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake cookies 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are brown and centers are soft. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 50 mg

OATMEAL-APRICOT COOKIES



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These cookies are very chewy and not overly sweet. Chopped dried apricots add a surprising fruity taste and go well with the oats and almonds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup roughly chopped dried apricots
3/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugars on medium speed until smooth; beat in egg and vanilla. With mixer on low speed, add oat mixture, and mix until just combined. Stir in apricots and almonds by hand.
  • Divide dough into 12 pieces, and roll into balls. Place balls 3 to 4 inches apart on baking sheets. Using your fingers, flatten balls to about a 3/4-inch thickness.
  • Bake cookies until edges begin to brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

WHITE CHOCOLATE APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES



White Chocolate Apricot Oatmeal Cookies image

My mom loved white chocolate and apricots, so when she passed, I decided to develop a recipe for the holidays that reminded me of her. It is one of those recipes that is very comforting.

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield about 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the baking sheets

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. With the mixer on low, add the eggs 1 at a time. Add the vanilla and beat for 1 more minute.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Add the oats, apricots and white chocolate chips and fold to combine using a rubber spatula, making sure everything is evenly incorporated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before baking.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Using a medium ice cream scoop, drop 2-inch mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake until golden in color, 14 to 16 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely.

APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Make and share this Apricot Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 54m

Yield 54 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter (2 sticks) or 1 cup margarine, softened (2 sticks)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon almond extract
salt
3 cups oats, uncooked
1 cup chopped dried apricot
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugars 2 minutes or until creamy, occasionally scraping bowl.
  • Reduce speed to low; beat in eggs, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, almond extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt just until blended.
  • Stir in oats and remaining ingredients.
  • Drop dough by rounded measuring tablespoons, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake cookies 14 to 15 minutes or until tops are golden.
  • Cool cookies on wire racks.
  • Repeat with remaining dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.6, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 55.6, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 2.5

SOFT OATMEAL APRICOT COOKIES



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These cookies are a real attention-getter because of their spicy flavor. They are the perfect snack for a cool fall day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
3 eggs
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in molasses. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine remaining ingredients; stir into batter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Shape into 1-in. balls and place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PISTACHIO APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Apricot     Pistachio     Oat     Healthy     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes 18 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
1/3 cup dried apricots (2 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/3 cup shelled pistachios (1 1/2 ounces; not dyed red), coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 2 baking sheets.
  • Beat together butter and sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until fluffy, then beat in vanilla. Add egg and beat until combined well. Stir together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl, then add to dough and mix at low speed until just combined. Fold in oats, apricots, and pistachios.
  • Spoon rounded tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Bake cookies, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until golden brown, 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer cookies with a spatula to racks. (Cookies will crisp as they cool.)

FAMILY FAVORITE CHEWY APRICOT PECAN OATMEAL COOKIES



Family Favorite Chewy Apricot Pecan Oatmeal Cookies image

It was my turn to make the fellowship treat for church. Between Sunday School and the morning service we have a short coffee break where we enjoy coffee, juice and some sort of coffee cake etc... I wanted something some what healthy that everyone could easily grab. I had a big container of oatmeal and dried apricots in the pantry and used them as my jumping point. These even make a fantastic breakfast cookie!

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder (not baking soda)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, slightly rounded
2 1/2 cups oatmeal
3/4 cup light brown sugar (not packed)
1/8 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups chopped dried apricots
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder, slat, cinnamon, and oatmeal.
  • Beat the butter, shortening, water and sugars together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs and beat well, scraping down the sides of bowl when needed. Beat in the honey and vanilla until fully blended.
  • Add the flour mixture in two additions, beating each until well combined.
  • Stir in the chopped apricots and pecans.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  • Bake until the centers of the cookies are soft and no longer look wet; about 9-11 minutes.
  • Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES (VEGAN)



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I hear these are soft and chewy and delicious, and I can't wait to try them! Recipe by Brenda Walsh on the show Cooking with the Micheff Sisters on their Holiday Cooking Swap episode. Keep fresh by storing in an air-tight plastic container. For variety, try adding raisins, dried cranberries, or dried prunes. You can also substitute pecans for the walnuts, or use other nuts as you like. She didn't specify the amount of cookies it makes so I did an estimation based on some of my own cookie recipes, so let me know if it's off. Enjoy!

Provided by Enjolinfam

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Yield 20 cookies, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2/3 cup vegan margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 cup unbleached white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried apricot, finely diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, margarine, vanilla and water. Mix.
  • well, then add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet, placing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly, then remove from the cookie sheet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.4, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 99.8, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 19.7, Protein 3.4

WHITE CHOCOLATE APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES RECIPE - (4.6/5)



White Chocolate Apricot Oatmeal Cookies Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-4084

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sticks (1-cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the baking sheets

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. With the mixer on low, add the eggs 1 at a time. Add the vanilla and beat for 1 more minute. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Add the oats, apricots and white chocolate chips and fold to combine using a rubber spatula, making sure everything is evenly incorporated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before baking. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Using a medium ice cream scoop, drop 2-inch mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake until golden in color, 14 to 16 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely.

BONNIE STERN'S EXTRA-LARGE APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES



Bonnie Stern's Extra-Large Apricot Oatmeal Cookies image

Bonnie Stern is a well-known Canadian chef, cooking instructor, television personality and cookbook author. Her recipes are always great!

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 12 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
3 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups chopped dried apricots

Steps:

  • Cream butter until light, then beat in brown and white sugars.
  • Add egg, water and vanilla and mix in.
  • In a large bowl combine flour with baking soda and salt; stir in rolled oats; stir into batter.
  • Add apricots.
  • Using 3 tbsp batter for each cookie, place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Flatten cookies and bake in preheated 350F oven for 14 to 17 minutes.
  • Cool on racks.
  • Cookies should be crispy around the edges and chewy in the middle.

LOW-FAT OATMEAL APRICOT COOKIES



Low-Fat Oatmeal Apricot Cookies image

In my quest to make an oatmeal cookie that my husband will eat (he despises raisins and doesn't really like chocolate) I came up with this little number. And it's somewhat healthy, too!

Provided by MamaGanoush

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 24-36 cookies, 24-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup margarine
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups uncooked rolled oats
1 cup dried apricot, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat together wet ingredients.
  • Stir in dry ingredients.
  • Drop onto prepared cookie sheet and flatten a bit with a spoon.
  • Bake for approximately 8 minutes or until done.

COCONUT APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES



Coconut Apricot Oatmeal Cookies image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cups all purpose flour
0.75 teaspoons baking soda
0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
0.5 teaspoons allspice
0.5 teaspoons cinnamon
0.75 cups butter
0.5 cups granulated sugar
0.75 cups light brown sugar
2 units eggs
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
2.75 cups rolled oats
0.75 cups coconut flakes
0.75 cups dried apricots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, and cinnamon.
  • In another large bowl, combine the butter and granulated sugar and, with a hand-held electric mixer, mix on low speed until just incorporated. Raise the speed to high and mix until light and fluffy.
  • Add the brown sugar and mix until incorporated. Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at time, waiting for the first one to be fully mixed in before adding the last. Put in the vanilla. Reduce the mixer's speed to low. Add the flour mixture, little by little, until a smooth dough is formed (make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl).
  • Turn off the mixer, stir in the oats, coconut flakes, and apricots with a rubber spatula. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a spoon to drop heaping tablespoons of the dough onto the sheets, space them with enough room to expand.
  • Bake the cookies in batches for about 12-15 minutes; make sure to turn the pan once so they bake evenly. Bake until golden brown but still spongy. Cool on pans for a couple of minutes before moving them to a rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

OATMEAL APRICOT WALNUT COOKIES



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These oatmeal cookies are fruity good! From the "Texas Church Supper and Family Reunion Cookbook".

Provided by loof751

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 small bananas, mashed
1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 cups oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mix shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add the flour, salt, and baking soda and mix well.
  • Stir in the mashed banana, apricots, and walnuts. Stir in oats,.
  • Drop by heaping tablespoons onto a cookie sheet. For a softer chewy cookie, bake for 12 minutes; for a crunchy cookies bake for 14-15 minutes.
  • Cool on the cookie sheet for a minute before placing on a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.6, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 174.5, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 21.5, Protein 6.4

APRICOT AND WHITE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES



Apricot and White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies image

How to make Apricot and White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter (softened)
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup dried apricots (chopped)
1/2 cup white chocolate (coarsely chopped)

Steps:

  • Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  • Mix the flour, baking soda and salt in another bowl.
  • Mix the dry ingredients into the wet.
  • Mix in the rolled oats, apricots and white chocolate.
  • Place the dough onto a cookie sheet one table spoon at a time.
  • Bake in a 350F/180C preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.

WHITE CHIP APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES



White Chip Apricot Oatmeal Cookies image

I love apricots and they taste so good in these cookies The oatmeal is an added touch along with the white chips. My family, friends and neighbors love these too.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 c butter or margarine, softened
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c packed, light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 1/2 c rolled oats
1 2/3 c white chips
3/4 c chopped dried apricots

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375^. Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large bowl until fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Add flour and baking soda; beat until well blended. Stir in oats, white chips and apricots. Loosely form rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 7-9 minutes or just until lightly browned; do not over bake. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES



Apricot Oatmeal Cookies image

Dried apricots spice up oatmeal cookies with a new-fashioned twist.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat all ingredients except oats, flour, apricots and pecans with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, or mix with spoon. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake cookies 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are brown and centers are soft. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 50 mg

What are Apricot Oatmeal Cookies?

Apricot oatmeal cookies are a delicious twist on the classic oatmeal cookie recipe. Instead of raisins, these cookies contain chunks of dried apricots, which add a tangy sweetness to the dough. Oatmeal provides a hearty, wholesome base, while brown sugar and butter add richness and depth of flavor.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup dried apricots, chopped into small pieces
For the Apricot Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. 3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually stir this mixture into the butter-sugar mixture until just combined. 5. Fold in the oats and chopped apricots, stirring until evenly distributed. 6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. 7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges and set in the center. 8. While the cookies cool, make the apricot glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and apricot preserves until smooth. 9. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies using a spoon or a pastry bag with a small tip. 10. Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Conclusion

Apricot oatmeal cookies are a delicious and unique twist on the classic oatmeal cookie recipe. With hearty oats, sweet brown sugar, and tangy dried apricots, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite. The apricot glaze adds a beautiful finishing touch and a burst of fruity flavor. Try adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor, and enjoy this recipe as a snack or a dessert.
Apricot oatmeal cookies are a delicious snack that can be enjoyed any time of day. They are easy to make and can be stored for several days in an airtight container. If you're looking for a healthier cookie recipe, oatmeal cookies are a great option. They contain fiber and complex carbohydrates that provide energy and keep you full for longer. Adding apricots into the mix adds a sweet and tangy flavor that takes this cookie recipe to the next level. In this article, we will go over some valuable tips to consider when making apricot oatmeal cookies.

Tip 1: Use the Right Type of Oats

When making oatmeal cookies, it's important to use the right type of oats. Rolled oats or old-fashioned oats work best in this recipe. Quick oats or instant oats have been processed and will not add the same texture and flavor to the cookie as rolled oats. Rolled oats will give the cookie a chewy texture, while quick oats will make the cookie soft and cake-like.
Tip 1.1: Toasting the Oats
Toasting the oats before adding them to the cookie dough can add a nutty flavor and aroma to the cookies. Spread the oats in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the oats are slightly browned.

Tip 2: Use Fresh Apricots

When making apricot oatmeal cookies, it's essential to use fresh apricots. Fresh apricots will provide natural sweetness and tanginess to the recipe. Dried apricots are also an option, but they will have a chewy texture and may require more moisture in the cookie dough.
Tip 2.1: Preparing Fresh Apricots
To prepare fresh apricots, wash them and cut them in half. Remove the pit and dice the apricots into small pieces. If the apricots are too watery, pat them dry with a paper towel before adding them to the cookie dough.

Tip 3: Don't Overmix the Dough

When making cookie dough, it's important not to overmix the ingredients. Overmixing can cause the cookies to be tough and dense. Mix the wet ingredients until they are just combined, and then fold in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
Tip 3.1: Adding the Apricots and Oats
After mixing the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, gently fold in the diced apricots and toasted oats. This will ensure that they are distributed evenly throughout the dough.

Tip 4: Chill the Dough

Chilling the dough before baking can help the cookies retain their shape and prevent them from spreading too much while baking. Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours is ideal.
Tip 4.1: Shaping the Dough
After chilling the dough, use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the dough. Roll the portioned dough into balls and gently flatten each ball with the palm of your hand or a fork. This will create a crinkled texture on the top of the cookie.

Tip 5: Watch the Baking Time

Overbaking can cause the cookies to be dry and hard. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden. The center of the cookie may still look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to bake as they cool on the baking sheet.
Tip 5.1: Cooling the Cookies
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will allow the cookies to set and prevent them from breaking apart.

Tip 6: Storing the Cookies

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.
Tip 6.1: Reheating the Cookies
If the cookies have been stored in the freezer, let them thaw at room temperature before reheating them in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.

Conclusion

Apricot oatmeal cookies are a delicious and healthy snack that can be made easily at home. Using the right type of oats, fresh apricots, and mixing the dough well are key factors in getting the perfect cookie. Chilling the dough, watching the baking time, and storing the cookies correctly are also important considerations. Follow these valuable tips, and you'll have delicious apricot oatmeal cookies that you, your family, and friends will enjoy.

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