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Apricot-Filled Triangles

It's a good thing this recipe makes a big batch because no one can stop eating just one! These crisp buttery cookies truly do melt in your mouth.

36 ServingsPrep: 1-1/4 hours + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

1 pound dried apricots (2-1/2 cups)
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
DOUGH:
2/3 cup shortening
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
4 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a small saucepan, cook apricots and water over low heat for 45
minutes or until the water is absorbed and apricots are soft. Cool
slightly; transfer to a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Add
sugar; cover and process until blended. Set aside.
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt shortening and milk. Remove
from the heat; stir in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, whisking well
after each addition. Stir in extract. Combine the flour, baking
powder and salt; gradually add to the saucepan and mix well. Cover
and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with

2 of 2

Apricot-Filled Triangles (continued)

Directions (continued)

a floured 3-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 teaspoon apricot
filling in the center of each. Bring three edges together over
filling, overlapping slightly (a small portion of filling will show
in the center); pinch edges gently. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
baking sheets.
Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to
wire racks to cool. Yield: 6 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 164 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 92 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.