Best 8 Apricot Sesame Cookies Recipes

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Apricot sesame cookies are a beloved Chinese pastry, known for their delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. With a tender, crumbly texture and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, these cookies offer a delightful sensory experience. If you're looking to create these delectable treats at home, this article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to the best apricot sesame cookie recipe. From gathering the necessary ingredients to mastering the perfect baking techniques, we'll ensure that your homemade apricot sesame cookies turn out just as delicious and satisfying as those you'd find in a traditional Chinese bakery.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT SESAME COOKIES



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This recipe is a favorite of mine to make for special occasions. The apricot cookies freeze beautifully, so they can conveniently be made ahead of time. Substitute peach, strawberry or raspberry jam if you like.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
6 tablespoons apricot jam

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in sesame seeds. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an 3/8-in. deep indentation in the center of each ball. Fill with jam. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APRICOT COOKIES



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These cookies have a great tart and sweet taste. These are not just a Christmas cookie, but they get asked for every year! You can substitute cranberry sauce for apricot preserve, or try doing half apricot and half cranberry, yum!

Provided by Kathy Lusk

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Apricot

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup apricot preserves
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream the butter and sugar in a medium size mixing bowl. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture. Cool dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll dough out to 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into rounds with a round cookie cutter or glass. Using the tip of a teaspoon place a small drop of apricot preserves into the middle of the circle. Brush edges with water and fold the dough over so that the cookie is in the shape of a half moon; seal edges Arrange on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Dust the cookies with powdered sugar while still hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 126.5 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

ITALIAN SESAME COOKIES



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These nontraditional European cookies aren't overly sweet and have a wonderful crunch from sesame seeds. They're the ideal accompaniment to a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea.-Sarah Knoblock, Hyde Park, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups sesame seeds
3/4 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Turn onto a lightly floured surface, knead 10-12 times or until smooth. Divide dough into 8 portions. Shape each portion into a 24-in. log. Cut logs into 2-in. pieces., Place sesame seeds and milk in separate shallow bowls. Brush pieces with milk, then roll in sesame seeds. Place 2-in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until set and bottoms are lightly browned, 7-9 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

APRICOT-SESAME GLAZED CHICKEN



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Add something tasty to your family's Asian night! Serve grilled chicken spooned with apricot preserves - a dish that's ready in an hour!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb)
3/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon sesame seed

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix mustard and soy sauce. Brush 3 tablespoons of mixture over chicken. Stir 6 tablespoons of the apricot preserves and the sesame seed into remaining mustard mixture; set aside.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking. For two-burner gas grill, heat one burner to medium; place chicken on unheated side. For one-burner gas grill, place chicken on grill over low heat. For charcoal grill, move medium coals to edge of firebox; place chicken on grill rack over drip pan.
  • Cover grill; cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken. Cover grill; cook 20 to 30 minutes longer, turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (165°F).
  • Brush chicken with reserved apricot mixture. Cook, turning and brushing frequently, 3 to 5 minutes, just until browned. Remove chicken from grill; spoon remaining 6 tablespoons apricot preserves over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 62 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 1 g

APRICOT SESAME BISCOTTI



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Make and share this Apricot Sesame Biscotti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricot

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Mix eggs and egg whites; stir into flour mixture until smooth. Mix in dried apricots.
  • Shape dough on greased cookie sheets into 4 slightly flattened rolls, 1 ½ inches in diameter.
  • Bake at 350 until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Let stand on wire rack until cool enough to handle.
  • Cut bars into ½ inch slices.
  • Arrange slices, cut sides down, on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake biscotti until toasted on the bottom, 7-10 minutes; turn and bake until biscotti are golden on the other side and feel almost dry, 7-10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.9, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 7, Sodium 22, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 1

EASY SESAME CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SAUCE



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So easy and good! For lunch the next day, combine the leftover sauce with four parts vinegar (rice or white wine or whatever you have) and one part oil (sesame or whatever you have) for salad dressing. Pour over your favorite greens, sliced leftover chicken and chopped veggies for a delicious Asian salad!

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 -2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, tenderized
1 (18 ounce) jar apricot preserves
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Mix the first six ingredients in a bowl.
  • Beat the eggs with the water and soy sauce in another bowl.
  • Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, then coat with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with the chicken.

APRICOT, CORNMEAL, AND SAGE COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Fruit     Herb     Dessert     Bake     Apricot     Cornmeal     Winter     Sage     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened well
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
  • In a bowl whisk together butter, sugar, and egg until smooth. Sift in flour and baking soda and add apricots, sage, cornmeal, and salt, stirring until combined.
  • Drop tablespoons of dough about 1 inch apart onto baking sheets and bake in batches in middle of oven 10 minutes, or until pale golden. Cool cookies on sheets 2 minutes and transfer to a rack to cool.

APRICOT THUMBPRINTS



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Try one of our other thumbprint variations: Raspberry Thumbprints, Ganache Thumbprints, Dried-Fruit Thumbprints, Candied Orange Peel Thumbprints.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 3

Basic Vanilla Cookie Dough
3/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
1/2 cup apricot jam

Steps:

  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in finely chopped nuts, if using. Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing each 1 inch apart.
  • Press a well into the center of each using your finger. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes. Remove from oven, and press well again with handle end of a wooden spoon. Bake until firm, 7 to 9 minutes more.
  • Let cool completely. Spoon jam filling into thumbprints.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality, fresh apricots for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh apricots, you can use dried apricots that have been soaked in warm water for 15 minutes.
  • Toast the sesame seeds before adding them to the cookies. This will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Apricot sesame cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are chewy, flavorful, and have a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. Whether you are looking for a snack, a dessert, or a gift, these cookies are sure to please.

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