Apricot Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 3 hours
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 36 cookies
Description:
Indulge in the delightful taste of Apricot Thumbprint Cookies! These soft, buttery cookies with a burst of tangy apricot preserves are perfect for any occasion. With a simple yet irresistible recipe, you’ll be making these cookies again and again!
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup margarine
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 package cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Apricot preserves
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Mix Butter, Sugar, and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, margarine, and granulated sugar. Mix until well blended.
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Add Egg and Lemon Juice: Blend in the egg and lemon juice until the mixture is well incorporated.
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Incorporate Flour and Baking Powder: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the mixture. Mix well until a smooth dough forms.
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Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 3 hours to firm up.
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Shape the Cookies: Once chilled, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
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Make Indentations: Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
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Fill with Apricot Preserves: Fill each indentation with approximately 1 teaspoon of apricot preserves, spreading it slightly.
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Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for about 15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden.
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Cool and Dust: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.
Enjoy these delightful Apricot Thumbprint Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee, or share them with friends and family for a delicious treat that everyone will love! 🍪😋
