APRICOT-FILLED SANDWICH COOKIES
I bake these delightful cookies every year for Christmas and when I share a tray of my homemade treats with the faculty at school, these are always the first to disappear! I've even had requests to make them for wedding receptions.-Deb Lyon, Bangor, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, combine flour and walnuts; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Shape into 1-1/2-in.-thick logs. Cut crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until bottoms begin to brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on pans on wire racks., Meanwhile, for filling, combine apricots and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until apricots are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; cool to room temperature. Pulse 1/4 cup granulated sugar, cinnamon and apricots in a blender or food processor until smooth. Spread over bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. , For topping, melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Jerome Dixon
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover apricots.
Fay E. Glasgow
[email protected]I'm going to try making these cookies with different fillings next time.
Juanita Ortiz
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.
Patrick Rudloff
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Mis Naima
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite!
Khutso Thompson
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a special occasion.
Ogopoleng Mechile
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I still enjoyed these cookies. The cookie dough is so good that it makes up for the apricot filling.
Malik zain dsp
[email protected]The cookies were easy to make and the recipe was clear and concise.
Md Jarif
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Mhammedsalh A1s2d3f4g5h6
[email protected]These apricot-filled sandwich cookies are a delightful treat! The cookies are soft and chewy, and the apricot filling is sweet and tangy. I love the combination of flavors and textures.