Frosted Apricot Cookies Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 27 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Frosted Apricot Cookies! These sweet treats are perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying on your own. With a buttery, nutty base and a creamy apricot frosting, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Recipe Category:
Drop Cookies 🍪
Keywords:
Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, < 30 Mins ⏱️
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 81
- Fat Content: 4.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 8.8mg
- Sodium Content: 34.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 10.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 6.2g
- Protein Content: 0.7g
Yield:
42 cookies 🍪
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter 🧈
- 1 cup margarine 🧈
- 1 1/4 cups cream cheese 🧀
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 cup sugar 🍚
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 🌰
- 1 cup apricot preserves 🍑
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for frosting
- 1 tablespoon butter, for frosting
- 1 tablespoon margarine, for frosting
Instructions:
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Beat butter and cream cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese at medium speed using a mixer until fluffy and well combined.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder. Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until fully incorporated.
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Add apricot preserves and pecans: Mix in the apricot preserves and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Drop dough onto cookie sheet: Using a tablespoon, drop the cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading while baking.
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Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown around the edges.
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Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly on wire racks before frosting.
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Prepare frosting: While the cookies are still warm, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, butter, and margarine. Beat the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
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Spread frosting: Once the cookies have cooled slightly, spread the frosting generously over the tops of each cookie using a spatula or knife.
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Serve and enjoy: Serve these Frosted Apricot Cookies as a delightful treat for dessert, snack time, or any occasion. Enjoy the delicious blend of buttery cookies with creamy apricot frosting!
Tips:
- For a variation, try using different fruit preserves such as raspberry or strawberry for the frosting.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
These Frosted Apricot Cookies are a delightful addition to any cookie platter or dessert table. With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, they’re sure to be a hit with family and friends. So gather your ingredients and get ready to bake up a batch of these delicious cookies today! 🌟
