APRICOT-PECAN THUMBPRINT COOKIES

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I enjoy experimenting with cake mixes to make new cookie recipes. I love apricot, but feel free to fill the thumbprint in the center of these goodies with any fruit preserve you like. —Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup canola oil
6 large eggs, room temperature, divided use
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons water
4 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
2/3 cup apricot preserves
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 5 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, flour, oil, 4 eggs, cinnamon and ginger until well blended., In a shallow bowl, whisk water and remaining eggs. Place half of the pecans in another shallow bowl. Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Dip in egg mixture, then coat with pecans, adding remaining pecans to bowl as needed. Place cookies 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Press a deep indentation in center of each cookie with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Fill each indentation with preserves. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough water to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Arafa Abo senna
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The apricot filling is perfectly balanced by the pecan crumb topping.


Llibby Bratt
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I've never made thumbprint cookies before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Brynn Roote
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover apricots. I always have a few apricots left over after I make jam, and these cookies are the perfect way to use them up.


Rowan Oldroyd
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The filling was tart and flavorful, and the pecan crumb topping was the perfect complement.


alan bailey
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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 my family.


Ember Johnson
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Destiny Eicher
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


STRYKER TÍN
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I was a bit skeptical about the apricot filling, but it was actually really good. It's not too sweet and it pairs perfectly with the pecan crumb topping.


Suhayb
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They're a perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the pecans add a nice crunch.


Saad Lewany janan
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These cookies were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.