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Apricot Cookies Recipe

Recipe by: 106a802496d678ba

"These cookies have a great tart and sweet taste. These are not just a Christmas cookie, but they get asked for every year! You can substitute cranberry sauce for apricot preserve, or try doing half apricot and half cranberry, yum!"
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Directions
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  • 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 2Cream the butter and sugar in a medium size mixing bowl. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture. Cool dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • 3On a lightly floured surface roll dough out to 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into rounds with a round cookie cutter or glass. Using the tip of a teaspoon place a small drop of apricot preserves into the middle of the circle. Brush edges with water and fold the dough over so that the cookie is in the shape of a half moon; seal edges Arrange on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • 4Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Dust the cookies with powdered sugar while still hot.
Ingredients
  • 24 servings
  • 202 cals
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    202
    10%
  • Fat:
    8
    12%
  • Carbs:
    31.2
    10%
  • Protein:
    2
    4%
  • Cholesterol:
    28
    9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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