FRUIT-FILLED DAINTIES

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Refrigerated cookie dough can be shaped into cookies or tarts in this recipe from our Test Kitchen. Use one filling or make them both.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

CRAN-ORANGE FILLING:
2 cups dried cranberries
9 tablespoons orange marmalade
APRICOT-ORANGE FILLING:
9 tablespoons orange marmalade
4-1/2 teaspoons water
2-1/4 cups chopped dried apricots
DOUGH:
1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare either the cran-orange or apricot-orange filling. For cran-orange filling, combine cranberries and marmalade in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. For apricot-orange filling, combine the marmalade, water and apricots in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. , In a large bowl, beat cookie dough and flour until smooth. Divide into thirds. Work with one portion at a time and keep remaining dough covered. , To prepare cookies: On a floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 2-1/2-in. squares or cut with a 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough., Place a slightly rounded teaspoon of filling in the center of each square or circle. Shape by folding two opposite points of squares over one another or by folding edges of circles together; press to seal. Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Dust with confectioners' sugar., To prepare tarts: Shape one portion of dough into twelve 1-in. balls. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of ungreased miniature muffin cups. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. , Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, gently make a 3/8- to 1/2-in.-deep indentation in the center of each tart. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Spoon about a tablespoon of filling into each tart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Traci Slutter-Sykes
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These were so good! I made them for a party and everyone loved them.


Zeeshan Hadir
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect! I will definitely be making these again.


Huraira Mehmood
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These fruit-filled dainties were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Vishal Aukhey
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I made these for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Monster Gaming gaming
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making them again.


samir livadic
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I'm not a big fan of fruit-filled pastries, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The pastry was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart.


Jonathan Kayz
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These fruit-filled dainties were so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Kyleen Russell
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The instructions were a bit confusing, but I eventually figured it out. The finished product was worth the effort.


Ibrahihm Binyameen
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I made these for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Nkele Motsweta
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Sanad Haddadin Gaming
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These fruit-filled dainties were a delight! The combination of sweet fruit and flaky pastry was perfect. I especially enjoyed the apricot filling.


Hira Khurram
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Vanessa Soto
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The fruit filling was sweet and tangy, and the pastry was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.