APRICOT COCONUT TREASURES

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These elegant filled cookies are some of my favorites for Christmastime. Try them for a bridal shower, spring brunch or ladies' luncheon, too.-Helen Keber, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sour cream until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough into fourths; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle. , In a small bowl, combine the coconut, preserves and walnuts; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. , Cut into 2-1/2-in. squares; spread each with a rounded teaspoonful of coconut mixture. Carefully fold one corner over filling. Moisten opposite corner with water and fold over first corner; seal. , Place 1-1/2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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