Apricot-Filled Cookies Recipe

Apricot-Filled Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Read reviews (1)

Rate recipe

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

[X]

Rate Apricot-Filled Cookies Recipe

Click on stars to rate

Would you make this recipe again?

Write a review

[X]

Apricot-Filled Cookies Recipe

Prep: 45 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield: 18 Servings

45 10 55

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
FILLING:
2 cups canned apricots, mashed
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and 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 filling ingredients. 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. Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 237 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 92 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Apricot-Filled Cookies in Taste of Home August/September 2000, p44

More recipes like this:

Recipe Slideshows

Browse slideshows featuring our best recipes, holiday ideas, easy how-tos, cooking tips, and more!

Get Recipes >

Top 10 Recipes

A collection of our favorite, highest-rated recipes—including the best dessert, dinner and holiday recipes.

Get Recipes >

Reviews for Apricot-Filled Cookies

Apricot-Filled Cookies

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

Rate and Review this Recipe

(1-1) of 1 reviews

Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2009 by Bradkatieknott

These cookies are delightful and exactly what I wanted. A firm but not crunchy cookie with a sweet filling. I used apricot preserves instead to save time and they tasted great. A beautiful addition to any cookie tray.