Amaretto apricot chews are a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these chews are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, you can easily create these delightful treats at home. Follow our step-by-step guide to discover the best recipe for amaretto apricot chews and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.
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APRICOT AMARETTO CHEWS
Chunky and chewy cookies...a delicious mouthful! Almond extract may be used in place of amaretto. In dough use 1/2 tsp almond extract and 2 tsp of water in place of the amaretto. In icing use 1/4 tsp almond extract and enough water to get the correct consistency in place of the amaretto.
Provided by Laria Tabul
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Amaretto
Yield 27
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl beat the butter or margarine until softened. Add the brown sugar and sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg and 1 tablespoon of amaretto and mix well.
- Stir together flour and baking soda, and then add to the butter mixture and beat until well mixed. Stir in the oats, apricots, and almonds.
- Drop by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute, then remove and cool thoroughly on rack.
- Stir together powdered sugar and enough of the 2 to 3 tablespoons of amaretto to make an icing of drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 100.6 mg, Sugar 22.5 g
AMARETTO APRICOT CHEWS
Steps:
- If necessary, put butter in microwave for 30 seconds at 5-6 to soften. Beat butter until soft. Add sugar and continue beating at low speed until fluffy. Add egg, flour, baking soda and almond extract. Stir GENTLY. Remove bowl from mixer and STIR in oats, apricots (6 oz bag, chopped in Cuisinart), and almonds. Drop and bake at 375* for 8-10 minutes, using parchment paper. Cool on pan and glaze on a rack. GLAZE: 2 c sifted powdered sugar 2-3 T water almond extracr Stir together powdered sugar and extract. Add 2 T water, adding more as needed until glaze is drizzling consistency
AMARETTO APRICOT CHEWS
This tasty recipe came from my dear friend, Laura. It takes a bit of time in the prep but it's well worth the work.
Provided by Susan Pagano
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. In small bowl mix together flour and baking soda.
- 3. In large bowl beat butter until softened. Add brown and granulated sugars. Beat until fluffy.
- 4. Add egg and 1 tablespoon of Amaretto. Beat well.
- 5. Add flour mixture slowly and beat until well incorporated.
- 6. Stir in oats, apricots and almonds.
- 7. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto un-greased cookie sheet.
- 8. Bake 8-10 minutes.
- 9. For topping: Add Amaretto to powdered sugar slowly. Stir while adding liquid and stop when you reach a drizzling consistency.
- 10. When cookies are cool drizzle topping over cookies. Makes 54 cookies.
Tips:
- Use a food processor to quickly and easily chop the apricots.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the apricots by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely.
- If you want a more intense amaretto flavor, you can add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of amaretto extract.
- If you don't have any amaretto extract, you can use almond extract instead.
- Be sure to line the baking sheet with parchment paper before baking the apricot chews. This will help to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Let the apricot chews cool completely before cutting them into pieces.
Conclusion:
Apricot chews are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a more intense amaretto flavor or a chewier texture, these apricot chews are sure to please. So next time you are looking for a sweet snack, give these apricot chews a try!
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