APRICOT COOKIE STRIPS

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This delightful cookie is one that kids will love, but it's sophisticated enough for adult parties, too! Caroline Wamelink - Cleveland Heights, OH

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup vanilla or white chips
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a 12-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangle on an ungreased baking sheet., Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1/4-in.-deep indentation lengthwise down the center of each log. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes., Spoon preserves into indentation. Bake 10-12 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes. Remove to a cutting board; cut into 3/4-in. slices. Place on a wire rack., In a microwave, melt vanilla chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over warm cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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