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Apricot Coconut Cookies

Name: Apricot Coconut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 cup cold butter; 3 ounces cream cheese; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup apricot preserves; GLAZE:; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons apricot preserves; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened; 1-1/2 teaspoons whole milk

These fancy, chewy cookies are made without eggs. Our son's allergy got me searching for treats he can enjoy...and we love them, too. —Sara Kennedy, Manassas, Virginia

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter
3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup apricot preserves
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons whole milk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter and cream cheese until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add coconut and preserves; mix well.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, combine all the glaze ingredients. Spoon over cookies.

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