APRICOT-PISTACHIO SHORTBREAD

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Buttery shortbread squares are the base for these treats embellished with apricots and pistachio nuts.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup chopped dried apricots (16 apricots)
1/2 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. On low speed, beat in almond extract, flour and salt until soft dough forms. Stir in apricots and nuts. Shape dough into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 45 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. On lightly floured surface, roll dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. With floured 2 1/2-inch square or round cookie cutter, cut dough into 25 squares or rounds. On ungreased cookie sheet, place squares about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 88 mg

Eugene Krueger
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The cookies were a little dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more butter to the dough next time.


Ethnic Wings
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Prem Rai
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These cookies are amazing. The combination of apricots and pistachios is perfect. The shortbread crust is also very flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these cookies again.


Rizalyn Andaya
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These cookies are delicious! The apricot-pistachio filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The shortbread crust is also very good. I highly recommend this recipe!


Q Alphabet Lore
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I'm not a big fan of pistachios, but I loved these cookies! The apricot flavor is really dominant and the shortbread crust is amazing.


Amaechi Benjamin
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. The cookies are easy to make and they look very impressive.


Ifrah Ifrah22
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These cookies are so good! I love the combination of apricots and pistachios. The shortbread crust is also very flaky and buttery.


Linda Hintz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfect! They are delicious and everyone who tried them loved them.


Pubg Hack
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The cookies were a little dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more butter to the dough next time.


Khurshed Ali
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Ines Tahar
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved these cookies! The pistachio flavor really shines through and the shortbread crust is amazing.


Ayomide Odekunle
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These cookies are delicious! The apricot-pistachio filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The shortbread crust is also very good.


Shopon Miya
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. The cookies are sweet and tart, with a nice crunch from the pistachios. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


4rdaxas Arda
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the chewy texture of the filling and the buttery flavor of the crust.


Becky Kenneth
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I love the combination of apricots and pistachios in these cookies. The shortbread crust is also very good. Overall, these cookies are a great treat.


Ayan Ayaz
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The cookies turned out great! The apricot-pistachio filling was especially delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Wilson Nolly Raye
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The cookies are easy to make and they look very impressive.


Idowu Araoyinbo
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These apricot pistachio shortbread cookies are a delightful treat! The combination of sweet apricots and nutty pistachios is perfect. The shortbread crust is buttery and flaky, and the apricot-pistachio filling is flavorful and chewy. I highly recomm