Apricot Cream Cheese Drops Recipe

Name: Apricot Cream Cheese Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening butter flavor; 1 package cream cheese (3 oz) softened; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed; 1/2 cup apricot preserves (jam); 1 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup pecans coarsely chopped or flaked coconut; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 cup apricot preserves (jam); 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening butter flavor; 1 x pecans finely chopped or flake coconut (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable shortening butter flavor
1 package cream cheese (3 oz) softened
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
1/2 cup apricot preserves (jam)
1 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecans coarsely chopped or flaked coconut
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup apricot preserves (jam)
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening butter flavor
1 x pecans finely chopped or flake coconut (optional)

1
Heat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Grease baking sheet with Butter Flavor Crisco.
3
Set aside.
4
Cream 1/2 cup Butter Flavor Crisco, cream cheese and milk in medium bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.
5
Beat in brown sugar.
6
Beat in 1/2 cup preserves.
7
Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
8
Mix into creamed mixture.
9
Stir in 1/2 cup nuts.
10
Drop 2 level measuring tablespoonfuls of dough into a mound to form each cookie.
11
Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
12
Bake at 350F (180C) for 14 minutes.
13
Cool on baking sheet one minute.
14
Remove to cooling rack.
15
Cool completely before frosting.
16
For Frosting: Combine confectioners sugar, 1/4 cup preserves and 1 tablespoon Butter Flavor Crisco in small mixing bowl.
17
Beat with electric mixer until well blended.
18
Frost cooled cookies.
19
Sprinkle finely chopped pecans over frosting, if desired.

980

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening butter flavor, 1 package cream cheese (3 oz) softened, 1 tablespoon milk, 1/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed, and more.

Yes, Apricot Cream Cheese Drops falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apricot Cream Cheese Drops

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Variations & substitutions

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