Recipe: Apricot Dreams 🍪
Description:
These light and airy apricot-coconut cookies are a delightful treat, topped with a sweet and tangy apricot frosting. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests at holiday gatherings, these Apricot Dreams are sure to become a favorite in your cookie jar!
- Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, < 60 Mins
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 36 dreams
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup apricot preserves, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 88.9
- Fat: 4.1g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6g
- Cholesterol: 10.2mg
- Sodium: 64.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.9g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 7.6g
- Protein: 0.7g
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a food processor, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until well mixed.
- Add the cubed butter and softened cream cheese to the dry ingredients. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the flaked coconut and 1/2 cup of apricot preserves. Blend until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Shape and Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease cookie sheets.
- Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the apricot frosting. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, remaining apricot preserves, and softened butter. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Frost the Cookies:
- Once the cookies have cooled completely, frost them generously with the apricot frosting.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Arrange the frosted Apricot Dreams on a platter and serve immediately, or store them in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Tips:
- For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle some additional flaked coconut over the frosted cookies.
- If you prefer a smoother texture in your frosting, you can heat the apricot preserves slightly before mixing them with the powdered sugar and butter.
- These cookies make a wonderful homemade gift. Package them in decorative tins or boxes for a thoughtful gesture.
Dietary Considerations:
- Vegetarian
- Nut-Free (if using nut-free ingredients)
Storage:
- Store leftover Apricot Dreams in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Alternatively, you can freeze the unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months and frost them as needed.
From the sweet aroma wafting through your kitchen to the first delightful bite, these Apricot Dreams are sure to enchant your taste buds and leave you craving more. Enjoy the blissful combination of apricot and coconut flavors in every heavenly bite!
