APRICOT COCONUT COOKIES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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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Logan Verville
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I can't wait to try these cookies with different dried fruits, like cranberries or cherries.


Ashy Slashy
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover apricots.


SHAHIN ALAM SAN
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and dry. I'm going to try again using a different recipe.


Vantazia Paglinawan
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I had a hard time finding dried apricots, so I used fresh apricots instead. The cookies still turned out great.


Diner Courier
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


umarkhan khan
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and colorful.


T Lewis
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just as a snack for myself.


Karen Causer
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The apricot flavor really shines through.


Kimbowa Mike ezira
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These cookies are delicious! I love the apricot and coconut flavors together.


Leon Pk
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a big hit! My kids especially loved them.


md Nobinur
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the chewy texture too.


Samuel Wessels
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these cookies were to make. They're definitely a keeper recipe.


crimzy
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I love that these cookies are made with simple, pantry-staple ingredients.


Lagacious gh
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor.


Danielle Kampf
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These cookies were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique combination of apricot and coconut.