AMARETTO APRICOT CHEWS

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This tasty recipe came from my dear friend, Laura. It takes a bit of time in the prep but it's well worth the work.

Provided by Susan Pagano

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

COOKIES
1 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 c butter
3/4 c light brown sugar packed
1 egg
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 Tbsp amaretto liqueur
2 1/2 c rolled oats
6 1/2 c snipped dried apricots
1/2 c chopped almonds
TOPPING
2-3 Tbsp amaretto liqueur
2 c sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. In small bowl mix together flour and baking soda.
  • 3. In large bowl beat butter until softened. Add brown and granulated sugars. Beat until fluffy.
  • 4. Add egg and 1 tablespoon of Amaretto. Beat well.
  • 5. Add flour mixture slowly and beat until well incorporated.
  • 6. Stir in oats, apricots and almonds.
  • 7. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto un-greased cookie sheet.
  • 8. Bake 8-10 minutes.
  • 9. For topping: Add Amaretto to powdered sugar slowly. Stir while adding liquid and stop when you reach a drizzling consistency.
  • 10. When cookies are cool drizzle topping over cookies. Makes 54 cookies.

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