CHEWY APRICOT CARDAMOM COOKIES

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I had a lot of apricots on hand and even though we have no problems eating them plain, I decided to get creative today and I am delightfully surprised. :-) This cookie is what I came up with. They are a little soft in the middle, but have a chewy texture. They are sweet and if you love apricots, you will love these. They...

Provided by Sea Sun

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 c flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp cardamom
1 c softened butter
1 1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
3 c dried apricots, chopped
1 c walnuts (if desired)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 2. Sift together first four ingredients and set aside.
  • 3. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and extracts until blended.
  • 4. Incorporate flour mixture until mixed. Fold in apricots and walnuts (optional).
  • 5. Drop by rounded tablespoon or cookie scoop onto greased cookie sheet, or use parchment paper.
  • 6. Bake for 12-14 minutes until cookies are well set and lightly browned. Do not be tempted to take them out too early or they will be too soft.
  • 7. Let cool for 5 minutes on cookie sheet and then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.

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