Best 3 Apricot Amaretto Cookies Recipes

Apricot amaretto cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apricots with the nutty flavor of amaretto liqueur. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party or just want a sweet treat to enjoy with your family. With their soft and chewy texture and irresistible flavor, apricot amaretto cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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AMARETTO APRICOT COOKIES

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This makes a very healthy tasting, chewy cookie....it isn't a crisp cookie. I had it on a Christmas Cookie Exchange this year, and really enjoyed it! Originally authored by Brenda Bragg from Ohio. Cook time is actually 8 minutes per cookie sheet, I just increased the cooking time to accomodate multiple cookie sheetfuls!

Provided by breezermom

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 50m

Yield 7 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Amaretto
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 cups regular oats, uncooked
1 cup dried apricot, finely chopped
1/2 cup almonds, blanched and finely chopped
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3 -4 tablespoons Amaretto

Steps:

Beat butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the brown sugar and 1/2 cup sugar, beating well. Add the egg and 1 tbsp of the amaretto, beating well.
Combine flour and baking soda; add to the butter mixture, beating well. Stir in the oats, apricots, and almonds.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 for 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets before removing to wire racks. Let cool completely.
Combine the powdered sugar and 3 to 4 tbsp amaretto, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the amaretto glaze over the cookies.

APRICOT AND NUT COOKIES WITH AMARETTO ICING RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Apricot and Nut Cookies with Amaretto Icing Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-4084

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1-stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
5 to 7 tablespoons almond flavored liqueur (amaretto, if you have it)

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg. Stir in the flour until just blended. Mix in the apricots, almonds, and pine nuts. Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and shape into a log, about 12-inches long and 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Wrap the dough in the plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 heavy baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut the dough log crosswise into 1/4 to 1/2 inch-thick slices. Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly apart. Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges, about 15 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before icing. Place the confectioners' sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in the almond flavored liqueur until the mixture is of drizzling consistency. Place the wire rack over a baking sheet. Using a spoon or fork, drizzle the cookies with the icing, allowing any excess icing to drip onto the baking sheet. Allow the icing to set before serving, about 30 minutes. Per cookie (24); Calories: 139; Total Fat: 5 grams; Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams; Protein: 1 gram; Total carbohydrates: 21 grams; Sugar: 15 grams; Fiber: 0.5 gram; Cholesterol: 19 milligrams; Sodium: 99 milligrams

APRICOT AMARETTO COOKIES

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Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon amaretto
2 1/2 cups oats
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1 cup finely chopped apricots
2 cups sifted icing sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons amaretto or 1/4 teaspoon almond essence and 2-3 tablespoons water

Steps:

~ Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour with baking soda. In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and 1 tablespoon of Amaretto. Add flour mixture, beat in oats, apricots, and almonds. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto greased baking sheet for 10 minutes or until golden. Cool for 1 minute then remove. Stir together icing sugar and enough Amaretto to make drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your cookies. Use fresh, ripe apricots and good-quality amaretto liqueur.
Don't overmix the dough: Overmixed dough will result in tough cookies. Mix the dough only until it just comes together.
Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaked cookies will be dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges but still soft in the center.
Let the cookies cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

These apricot amaretto cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are soft and chewy with a sweet and tangy apricot flavor. The amaretto liqueur adds a hint of almond flavor that complements the apricots perfectly. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!