APRICOT CRESCENTS

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Make and share this Apricot Crescents recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Anna P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 36 cresents

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  • Cut in the vegetable shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • With a fork stir in the sour cream and egg until a stiff dough forms.
  • Cover and chill for a least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Divide the dough into 3 pieces.
  • On a floured surface, roll out each piece to an 11-inch round.
  • Spread one-third of the apricot preserves evenly over each round, and sprinkle each round with one-third of the walnuts.
  • Cut each round into 12 wedges.
  • Starting at the wide end, roll up each wedge.
  • Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheets, placing the cookies about 1-inch apart and curving the ends to form crescent shapes.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly colored.
  • Dust the warm cookies with powdered sugar and transfer to wire racks to cool.

MD Jayed Amin
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I love experimenting with different fillings for these apricot crescents. I've tried raspberry, blueberry, and even chocolate.


Daniel Toroitich
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These apricot crescents are a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. They're also perfect for freezing.


Maimbo mazuba
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I've made these apricot crescents several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Alice Ongera
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These apricot crescents are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


Camron Jones
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I love the way these apricot crescents look when they're finished baking. They're so golden and flaky.


Alyan Nisar
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These apricot crescents are a great way to show your friends and family how much you care.


Roman Mollik
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I made these apricot crescents for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best crescents he's ever had.


Amar Khand
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These apricot crescents are the perfect dessert to serve with a cup of coffee or tea.


James Hairston
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I love making these apricot crescents for my kids. They're a healthy and delicious snack that they love.


Joe Fuentes
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These apricot crescents are a great way to use up leftover apricot preserves.


Mughal sahib
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I've tried many different apricot crescent recipes, but this one is by far the best. The crescents are always light and flaky, and the apricot filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


HM Mursidul Islam
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I made these apricot crescents for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Katrina Katrina
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These apricot crescents are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and always a hit with my friends and family.


HB HASSAN BILAL
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I found the dough to be a little too dry, so I added an extra tablespoon of milk. The crescents turned out great!


Palesa Mogopa
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These apricot crescents are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can use canned apricot filling, which saves me a lot of time.


Clare PD
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I love the addition of the almonds in these crescents. They add a nice crunch and extra flavor.


Ichchha Praja
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I've been making these apricot crescents for years and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Ijaz Shahabi
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These apricot crescents were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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