Best 3 Amaretto Apricot Chews Recipes

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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.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APRICOT AMARETTO CHEWS



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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

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
2 ½ cups quick cooking oats
1 cup dried apricots
½ cup finely chopped almonds
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur

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



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Categories     Cookies     Fruit     Christmas

Yield 2-3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c butter, room temp
1 c sugar
3/4 c packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 t baking soda
1 t almond extract
2 1/2 c quick oats
1 c chopped dried apricots
1/2 c sliced almonds

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



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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

COOKIES
1 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 c butter
3/4 c light brown sugar packed
1 egg
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 Tbsp amaretto liqueur
2 1/2 c rolled oats
6 1/2 c snipped dried apricots
1/2 c chopped almonds
TOPPING
2-3 Tbsp amaretto liqueur
2 c sifted powdered sugar

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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