Best 4 Dark Chocolate Apricot Cookies Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors: Dark Chocolate Apricot Cookies**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Dark Chocolate Apricot Cookies. These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of rich dark chocolate and sweet, tangy apricots, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. With a chewy texture and a delightful crunch from the chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow recipes will guide you through the process of creating these delectable cookies. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHIP APRICOT COOKIES



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Very yummy chocolate chip cookies with the goodness of apricot bits.

Provided by ABBY21

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Apricot

Time 25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup turbinado sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped dried apricots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
  • Mix the flour and baking soda in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, turbinado sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy, then beat in the egg, vanilla, and salt. Stir the flour and baking soda into the butter mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips and apricots. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 11.9 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 56.6 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

APRICOT-DARK CHOCOLATE TRAIL MIX



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With handfuls of rich dark chocolate, dried fruit and toasted nuts, your office mate will feel spoiled by this haute afternoon snack. Give a jar with some hot cocoa mix or a bottle of red wine or port.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield about 6 cups (or six 1-cup jars or bags)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, cut into chunks (about 3 cups)
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1 cup dried apricots, quartered
12 pieces candied ginger, coarsely chopped
1 cup lightly toasted pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Mix the ingredients together. Divide among 6 jars or footed cellophane bags. Seal with a ribbon and sticker or a gift tag.
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CHOCOLATE-CHUNK COOKIES WITH PECANS, DRIED APRICOTS, AND TART CHERRIES



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Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Chocolate     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Dried Fruit     Apricot     Cherry     Pecan     Fall     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 34 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
9 ounces fine-quality bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate
3/4 cup quartered dried apricots (about 4 ounces)
1 cup dried tart cherries (about 5 ounces)
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and beat in flour mixture until just combined.
  • Chop chocolate into 1/2-inch pieces and stir into batter with apricots, cherries, and pecans. Working in batches, drop dough by heaping tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, about 12 minutes total, or until golden. Cool cookies on baking sheets on racks 5 minutes and transfer with a spatula to racks to cool. Cookies keep in airtight containers at room temperature 5 days.

CHOCOLATE, WALNUT AND APRICOT COOKIES



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield about 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick unsalted butter
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup light-brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup walnut pieces
1/2 cup diced ( 1/4 inch) dried apricots
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels

Steps:

  • Place the butter, oil, sugar and baking powder in the bowl of a food processor, and process for about 10 seconds, just until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla and process again until smooth, about 5 seconds. Add the flour, and process just until it is incorporated and the dough mixture is smooth, about 5 seconds.
  • Transfer the dough to a bowl and stir in the walnut and apricot pieces and the chocolate chips. Drop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie about 2 1/2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 170, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 31 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • If you don't have dried apricots, you can use other dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, or cherries.
  • To make the cookies even more decadent, you can add a drizzle of melted chocolate on top before baking.
  • If you want the cookies to be softer, you can reduce the baking time by a few minutes.
  • Be sure to let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

These dark chocolate apricot cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are rich, chocolatey, and have a delightful chewy texture. The apricots add a touch of sweetness and tartness that complements the dark chocolate perfectly. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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