APRICOT-PECAN THUMBPRINT COOKIES

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I enjoy experimenting with cake mixes to make new cookie recipes. I love apricot, but feel free to fill the thumbprint in the center of these goodies with any fruit preserve you like. —Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup canola oil
6 large eggs, room temperature, divided use
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons water
4 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
2/3 cup apricot preserves
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 5 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, flour, oil, 4 eggs, cinnamon and ginger until well blended., In a shallow bowl, whisk water and remaining eggs. Place half of the pecans in another shallow bowl. Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Dip in egg mixture, then coat with pecans, adding remaining pecans to bowl as needed. Place cookies 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Press a deep indentation in center of each cookie with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Fill each indentation with preserves. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough water to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Raheem Haye
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Issam Jallad
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. They were still very good.


Alex Kay
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I made these cookies for a party and everyone loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


arthur tozo
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I've never made thumbprint cookies before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great!


Sarmila Basnet
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These cookies were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Harriett Cornett EUTSLER
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I'm a beginner baker and these cookies were easy to make. They turned out beautifully and tasted even better.


Teresa “Racy” Ferguson
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I made these cookies for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best cookies he's ever had.


Balapan Gul
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These cookies were a little dry for my taste, but the apricot filling was delicious.


Victor Gomez
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I thought I'd give these cookies a try anyway. I'm glad I did! They were delicious.


lisa barnes
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in no time!


Nylmari lee
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Lerato Mhlongo
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I've made these cookies a few times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The apricot filling is a nice change from the usual chocolate or peanut butter.


Charles Eammuel Kamara
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These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of the sweet apricots and the crunchy pecans.