Indulge in the delightful Apricot Nut Drop Cookies, a culinary symphony that blends the sweet tang of apricots with the nutty crunch of walnuts, pecans, and coconut. These cookies are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a visual delight, with their golden-brown exterior and a heart that reveals a mosaic of dried apricot and chopped nuts.
This recipe collection offers three variations to cater to diverse preferences. The classic Apricot Nut Drop Cookies are a timeless favorite, featuring a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. For those who prefer a chewier cookie, the Chewy Apricot Nut Drop Cookies deliver a delectable combination of chewy oats and the signature apricot-nut filling. And for a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Apricot Nut Drop Cookies provide all the goodness without compromising taste or texture.
Each variation is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve perfect results. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will guide you effortlessly towards a batch of irresistible cookies that will be the star of any gathering.
WINNING APRICOT BARS
This recipe is down-home baking at its best, and it really represents all regions of the country. It's won blue ribbons at county fairs and cookie contests in several states! Easy to make, it's perfect for potluck suppers, bake sales, lunchboxes or just plain snacking.-Jill Moritz, Irvine, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Fold in coconut and walnuts., Press two-thirds of dough onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
APRICOT COOKIES
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!
Provided by Kathy Lusk
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Apricot
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cream 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.
- On 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.
- Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Dust the cookies with powdered sugar while still hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 126.5 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
APRICOT AND NUT COOKIES WITH AMARETTO ICING
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 2h49m
Yield 2 to 2 1/2 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the Cookies: In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg. Stir in the flour until just blended. Mix in the apricots, almonds, and pine nuts.
- Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and shape into a log, about 12-inches long and 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Wrap the dough in the plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 heavy baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the dough log crosswise into 1/4 to 1/2 inch-thick slices. Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly apart. Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges, about 15 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
- For the Icing: Place the confectioners' sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in the almond flavored liqueur, until the mixture is of drizzling consistency.
- Place the wire rack over a baking sheet. Using a spoon or fork, drizzle the cookies with the icing, allowing any excess icing to drip onto the baking sheet. Allow the icing to set before serving, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 19 milligrams, Sodium 99 milligrams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 15 grams
APRICOT-FILLED COOKIES
The recipe for these rich, buttery cookies originally called for dates. Apricots have long been my favorite fruit, so using them as a substitute seemed natural. -Bonnie Waliezer, Brush Prairie, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine apricots, water, almonds, lemon juice and remaining sugar. Cook and stir until thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool completely. , Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/8-in thickness. Cut half of the dough with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Cut second portion with a 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. To assemble, spread bottom of solid cookies with filling; top with cutout cookies. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
LAYERED APRICOT NUT COOKIES
I recieved this recipe from a girl I used to work with and it has been part of my Christmas cookie selection ever since. I could eat my weight in these things!
Provided by BonnieZ
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 5 dozen cookies, 60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Separate egg yolks from egg whites setting aside both.
- Dissolve dry yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
- Work together flour and butter with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles course meal.
- Add egg yolks,yeast mixture and milk and mix well to combine (using your hands works best).
- Divide dough into 3 portions, one slightly larger for bottom crust.
- Cover& let sit in a draft free place to raise for 1/2 hour.
- Meanwhile mix 3/1/2 cups ground walnuts with 1 cup of sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon.
- Mix well and reserve 1/2 cup of the nut mixture for the topping.
- Roll out larger portion of dough to fit a 15 x 10 sheet pan with 1 inch sides.
- Place the dough in the bottom of the sheet pan and cover with the nut mixture.
- Roll second sheet of dough to a 15x 10 rectangle and place on top of the nut layer.
- Evenly spread 2 jars of apricot filling on the second layer of dough.
- Roll third crust and place on top of the apricot layer.
- Score the top layer of the dough into 1 1/2 inch squares.
- Bake 350°F for 35 minutes and let cool on baking rack.
- Meanwhile beat 4 egg whites with 1/2 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Add almond extract and combine well.
- Spread on top of cooled, baked crust being sure to spread to all edges of the pan to prevent shrinking a sweating of the meringue.
- Sprinkle with reserved nut mixture.
- Bake at 325°F for 15 minutes and let cool.
- Store covered in the refrigerator, slicing into squares before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.8, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 39.9, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.8, Protein 2.1
APRICOT-NUT DROP COOKIES
'Most everyone who comes to our home asks for my 'famous' apricot cookies,' says Patricia Crawford from Garland, Texas. 'They are really good, and I try not to eat them all myself!'
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 20m
Yield 27
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in egg, milk and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in apricots and pecans.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-13 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 95.6 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
Tips:
- Use a food processor to chop the apricots and nuts. This will save you time and ensure that they are evenly chopped.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the apricots and nuts by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely, so that they will distribute evenly throughout the cookies.
- Don't overmix the cookie dough. Overmixing will result in tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will result in dry cookies. The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving. This will help them to firm up and prevent them from sticking to each other.
Conclusion:
These apricot nut drop cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, and they can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of apricots, nuts, and spices gives these cookies a unique and flavorful taste. Whether you are looking for a snack, a dessert, or a gift, these cookies are sure to please.
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