Apricot-Walnut Crescent Cookies Recipe

Name: Apricot-Walnut Crescent Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots; 1/2 cup walnut halves; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 3 sheets refrigerated pie pastry; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 2 tablespoons coarse sugar; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 to 5 tablespoons apricot brandy; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots
1/2 cup walnut halves
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
3 sheets refrigerated pie pastry
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons coarse sugar
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 5 tablespoons apricot brandy
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

1
Place apricots and walnut halves in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped.
2
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water and apricot mixture. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature.
3
Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, unroll one pastry sheet. Roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Spoon about 1 teaspoon apricot filling on half of each circle. Fold pastry over; seal edges. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
4
. Repeat with remaining pastry sheets and filling. Brush cookies with milk; sprinkle with coarse sugar.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
6
For icing, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough brandy to achieve desired consistency. Place chopped walnuts in another small bowl. Dip rounded edges of cookies in icing and then in walnuts. Drizzle any remaining icing over cookies if desired. Let stand until set.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, 1/2 cup walnut halves, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Apricot-Walnut Crescent 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.

Apricot-Walnut Crescent Cookies

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