APRICOT CREAM CHEESE DROPS

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This treasured recipe is from a favorite aunt. Her soft, rich cookies have a yummy apricot flavor, but you could substitute strawberry, pineapple or raspberry preserves if you prefer. -Melinda Leonowitz, Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 to 2 teaspoons 2% milk
Ground nuts or sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, apricot preserves, brown sugar and milk until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to cream cheese mixture and mix well. , Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, apricot preserves, butter and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled cookies. Sprinkle with nuts or coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.