Best 9 Soft Oatmeal Apricot Cookies Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and easy-to-make treat? Look no further than soft oatmeal apricot cookies! These delectable cookies combine the wholesome goodness of oatmeal with the sweet and tangy flavor of apricots. With their chewy texture and irresistible aroma, these cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends. So gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these delightful cookies from scratch.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES



Apricot Oatmeal Cookies image

Dried apricots spice up oatmeal cookies with a new-fashioned twist.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat all ingredients except oats, flour, apricots and pecans with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, or mix with spoon. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake cookies 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are brown and centers are soft. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 50 mg

OATMEAL-APRICOT COOKIES



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These cookies are very chewy and not overly sweet. Chopped dried apricots add a surprising fruity taste and go well with the oats and almonds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup roughly chopped dried apricots
3/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugars on medium speed until smooth; beat in egg and vanilla. With mixer on low speed, add oat mixture, and mix until just combined. Stir in apricots and almonds by hand.
  • Divide dough into 12 pieces, and roll into balls. Place balls 3 to 4 inches apart on baking sheets. Using your fingers, flatten balls to about a 3/4-inch thickness.
  • Bake cookies until edges begin to brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

WHITE CHOCOLATE APRICOT OATMEAL COOKIES



White Chocolate Apricot Oatmeal Cookies image

My mom loved white chocolate and apricots, so when she passed, I decided to develop a recipe for the holidays that reminded me of her. It is one of those recipes that is very comforting.

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield about 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the baking sheets

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. With the mixer on low, add the eggs 1 at a time. Add the vanilla and beat for 1 more minute.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Add the oats, apricots and white chocolate chips and fold to combine using a rubber spatula, making sure everything is evenly incorporated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before baking.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Using a medium ice cream scoop, drop 2-inch mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake until golden in color, 14 to 16 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely.

SOFT OATMEAL APRICOT COOKIES



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These cookies are a real attention-getter because of their spicy flavor. They are the perfect snack for a cool fall day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
3 eggs
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in molasses. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine remaining ingredients; stir into batter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Shape into 1-in. balls and place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SOFT OATMEAL COOKIES



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These oatmeal cookies are very moist with a good flavor. Add a cup of raisins or nuts if you desire.

Provided by BITTERSWEET1

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups quick cooking oats

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in oats. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie with a large fork dipped in sugar.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 213.1 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

FAMILY FAVORITE CHEWY APRICOT PECAN OATMEAL COOKIES



Family Favorite Chewy Apricot Pecan Oatmeal Cookies image

It was my turn to make the fellowship treat for church. Between Sunday School and the morning service we have a short coffee break where we enjoy coffee, juice and some sort of coffee cake etc... I wanted something some what healthy that everyone could easily grab. I had a big container of oatmeal and dried apricots in the pantry and used them as my jumping point. These even make a fantastic breakfast cookie!

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder (not baking soda)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, slightly rounded
2 1/2 cups oatmeal
3/4 cup light brown sugar (not packed)
1/8 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups chopped dried apricots
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder, slat, cinnamon, and oatmeal.
  • Beat the butter, shortening, water and sugars together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs and beat well, scraping down the sides of bowl when needed. Beat in the honey and vanilla until fully blended.
  • Add the flour mixture in two additions, beating each until well combined.
  • Stir in the chopped apricots and pecans.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  • Bake until the centers of the cookies are soft and no longer look wet; about 9-11 minutes.
  • Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

OATMEAL APRICOT SQUARES



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These apricot jam bars with oatmeal are crumbly, fruity, rich, and full of flavor.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Bar Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 cup quick-cooking oats
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 large egg, beaten
½ teaspoon almond extract
¾ cup apricot preserves
¼ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Mix almond extract into the beaten egg and stir into the crumb mixture.
  • Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread apricot preserves over it. Top with the remaining crumbs, and gently press down. Sprinkle almonds evenly over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, cool on a wire rack, and then cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 132.4 mg

OATMEAL COOKIES WITH DRIED APRICOTS AND WHITE CHOCOLATE



Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Apricots and White Chocolate image

Instead of old-fashioned oatmeal raisin, swap in apricots and white chocolate. The white chocolate's sweetness tempers the tang of the fruit, creating a balanced batch that will appeal to kids and adults alike.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
7 ounces dried apricots, preferably California, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, oatmeal,and baking soda in a medium bowl. Cream butter and sugars with a mixer until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low. Add salt, vanilla, and eggs, and beat until well combined, about 1 minute. Add flour mixture gradually, beating until just combined. Stir in chocolate and apricots.Cover, and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake until cookiesare golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center, 14 to 16 minutes.Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool.

SOFT OATMEAL APRICOT COOKIES



Soft Oatmeal Apricot Cookies image

These cookies are a real attention-getter because of their spicy flavor. They are the perfect snack for a cool fall day. From The Best Of Country Cooking 1999

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 7 dozen cookies, 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup molasses
3 eggs
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (6 ounce) package dried apricots, chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in molasses. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine remaining ingredients; stir into batter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Shape into 1-in. balls and place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until browned. Yield: 7 dozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.8, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 67.7, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 11.5, Protein 2.1

Tips:

  • Use old-fashioned oats for a chewier cookie. Quick-cooking oats will make a softer cookie.
  • If you don't have any dried apricots, you can use other dried fruits, such as raisins, cranberries, or cherries.
  • To make the cookies even more flavorful, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or cinnamon to the batter.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this will make the cookies tough.
  • If you like, you can sprinkle the cookies with a little bit of sugar before baking.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These soft oatmeal apricot cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. With their chewy texture and sweet apricot flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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