APRICOT-FILLED SANDWICH COOKIES
I bake these delightful cookies every year for Christmas and when I share a tray of my homemade treats with the faculty at school, these are always the first to disappear! I've even had requests to make them for wedding receptions.-Deb Lyon, Bangor, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, combine flour and walnuts; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Shape into 1-1/2-in.-thick logs. Cut crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until bottoms begin to brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on pans on wire racks., Meanwhile, for filling, combine apricots and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until apricots are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; cool to room temperature. Pulse 1/4 cup granulated sugar, cinnamon and apricots in a blender or food processor until smooth. Spread over bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. , For topping, melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Shani_wri8ss07
[email protected]These cookies are a holiday favorite in my family.
DRIPEEVEE
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Shah Ahmad
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.
biozee. Klasra
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Shakim Wazir
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive!
Md Sahkil
[email protected]Perfect for a special occasion.
SAMRA JANI
[email protected]Would definitely make again!
Adrian Zubke
[email protected]5 stars!
Norah Yrron
[email protected]Overall, I'm happy with how these cookies turned out. They're a delicious and festive treat.
MD Roke
[email protected]The cookies spread a bit too much in the oven. I think I should have chilled the dough for longer before baking.
Mutegeki Fortunate
[email protected]I found the dough to be a bit too sticky. I had to add more flour to get it to the right consistency.
Hira Javeed
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.
Charith Maduranga
[email protected]I substituted dried cherries for the apricots and they were still delicious.
MUIZ MUIZ
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out perfectly.
Mosoga Williams
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Md Moynul Hok
[email protected]These apricot-filled sandwich cookies are delightful! The cookies are soft and chewy, and the apricot filling is sweet and tangy. I love the combination of flavors and textures.