Best 8 Apricot Nut Cookie With Amaretto Icing Recipes

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Step into the world of flavors and textures with our exploration of the delightful apricot nut cookie with amaretto icing. This delectable treat combines the sweet and tangy taste of apricots, the nutty crunch of walnuts or almonds, and the delicate almond flavor of amaretto liqueur in a perfect harmony. Whether you're seeking a dessert for a special occasion or a simple indulgence, this recipe guide will lead you on a culinary journey to create a cookie that captivates the senses and leaves you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

APRICOTS WITH AMARETTO SYRUP (ALBICOCCHE RIPIENE)



Apricots with Amaretto Syrup (Albicocche Ripiene) image

Provided by Ursula Ferrigno

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Quick & Easy     Apricot     Amaretto     Spring     Summer     Family Reunion     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 firm-ripe large apricots
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup Disaronno Amaretto liqueur
6 amaretti (Italian almond macaroons; if paper-wrapped, use 3 packets), crumbled (1/3 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped pine nuts for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel apricots with a vegetable peeler, then halve and pit. Finely chop 2 halves and set aside.
  • Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat until foam subsides, then cook sugar, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Stir in Amaretto (be careful; syrup will spatter) and simmer, stirring, 2 minutes.
  • Working in 2 batches, poach apricot halves in syrup at a low simmer, turning, until almost tender, 5 to 10 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer apricots, hollow sides up, to a platter.
  • Add crumbled amaretti to syrup and cook over low heat, crushing cookies with back of a wooden spoon, until melted into a coarse purée.
  • Stir in reserved chopped apricot and gently simmer, stirring, until syrup is deep brown and slightly thickened. Cool syrup slightly.
  • Spoon syrup over apricots and sprinkle with pine nuts (if using). Serve warm or at room temperature.

APRICOT AMARETTO SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 13m

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tablespoons butter
1 jar (18 ounces) apricot jam
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a sauce pan. Add the jam and allow it to melt into the butter. Add the amaretto and blend in. Let simmer for 5 minutes.

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

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 SHORTBREAD COOKIES RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Apricot Shortbread Cookies Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by GadgetGirl

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for parchment
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F, with rack in center. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, flour, and salt in large mixing bowl. Stir well with a wooden spoon until mixture is combined but not too creamy. Stir in dried apricots. Turn out dough onto a piece of plastic wrap and mold into a log, 2 inches in diameter. Refrigerate 1 hour. Slice cookies to 1/4-inch thickness and bake 13 to 15 minutes or until done, allowing cookies to cool before enjoying.

APRICOT COOKIE FROSTING



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This frosting is especially devised to be spread on top of the Frosted Apricot Cookie.

Provided by m-ann

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cookie Frosting

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup apricot preserves
¾ cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Mix together sugar, butter or margarine and apricot preserves until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 6.1 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

LAYERED APRICOT NUT COOKIES



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I recieved this recipe from a girl I used to work with and it has been part of my Christmas cookie selection ever since. I could eat my weight in these things!

Provided by BonnieZ

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 5 dozen cookies, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups butter or 1 1/2 cups margarine
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3 1/2 cups ground walnuts
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 (10 ounce) jars apricot filling
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Separate egg yolks from egg whites setting aside both.
  • Dissolve dry yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
  • Work together flour and butter with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles course meal.
  • Add egg yolks,yeast mixture and milk and mix well to combine (using your hands works best).
  • Divide dough into 3 portions, one slightly larger for bottom crust.
  • Cover& let sit in a draft free place to raise for 1/2 hour.
  • Meanwhile mix 3/1/2 cups ground walnuts with 1 cup of sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon.
  • Mix well and reserve 1/2 cup of the nut mixture for the topping.
  • Roll out larger portion of dough to fit a 15 x 10 sheet pan with 1 inch sides.
  • Place the dough in the bottom of the sheet pan and cover with the nut mixture.
  • Roll second sheet of dough to a 15x 10 rectangle and place on top of the nut layer.
  • Evenly spread 2 jars of apricot filling on the second layer of dough.
  • Roll third crust and place on top of the apricot layer.
  • Score the top layer of the dough into 1 1/2 inch squares.
  • Bake 350°F for 35 minutes and let cool on baking rack.
  • Meanwhile beat 4 egg whites with 1/2 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Add almond extract and combine well.
  • Spread on top of cooled, baked crust being sure to spread to all edges of the pan to prevent shrinking a sweating of the meringue.
  • Sprinkle with reserved nut mixture.
  • Bake at 325°F for 15 minutes and let cool.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator, slicing into squares before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.8, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 39.9, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.8, Protein 2.1

APRICOT CRESCENT COOKIES



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This apricot crescent cookie recipe was given to me by my cousin back in the late 70's. It's been a must-have for the holidays ever since, and a big hit whenever I serve them at parties.

Provided by SER

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 3h55m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sour cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Blend butter, cream cheese, and sour cream together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Stir in flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and salt until well blended.
  • Wrap dough in waxed paper and chill until firm enough to roll, at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  • Divide dough into thirds. Keep dough in the refrigerator while working on one portion at a time. Roll each portion into a 12 1/2x10-inch rectangle. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares using a fluted pastry wheel.
  • Place a dot, about 1/4 teaspoon, of preserves in the center of each square. Bring up two diagonal corners to the center, pinching together to seal, or secure with a toothpick. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm, but not brown, about 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool, 8 to 10 minutes more. Sift remaining powdered sugar over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 12.3 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 22.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a combination of flours to achieve a chewy and flavorful cookie.
  • Chill the dough before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Toast the nuts to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a generous amount of amaretto extract in the icing to give it a strong almond flavor.
  • Dip the cookies in the icing while they are still warm so that the icing can set properly.

Conclusion:

These apricot nut cookies with amaretto icing are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, nutty flavor, and sweet icing, these cookies are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special cookie recipe, give these apricot nut cookies with amaretto icing a try!

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