Apricot-Filled Cookies Recipe

Name: Apricot-Filled Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1-2/3 cups sugar, divided; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups canned apricots, mashed; 2/3 cup water; 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; Confectioners' sugar, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1-2/3 cups sugar, divided
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups canned apricots, mashed
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Confectioners' sugar, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine apricots, water, almonds, lemon juice and remaining sugar. Cook and stir until thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
3
Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/8-in thickness. Cut half of the dough with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Cut second portion with a 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
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Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. To assemble, spread bottom of solid cookies with filling; top with cutout cookies. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1-2/3 cups sugar, divided, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Apricot-Filled Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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