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Apricot Filled Cookies Recipe

A treasured family recipe passed down through generations! These delightful apricot filled cookies are a Christmas tradition, bringing warmth and nostalgia to every bite. Made with a buttery shortbread crust and homemade apricot filling (or a convenient shortcut with apricot preserves!), these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. This recipe uses shortening, just like the original, for that authentic, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 310.5 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Apricot Filled Cookies

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How to Make Apricot Filled Cookies

  1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with ½ cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it to ⅛ inch thickness.
  6. Use a 2 ½ inch round cookie cutter to cut out the dough.
  7. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup apricot halves (fresh or canned), ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon water.
  8. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the apricots break down and the mixture thickens to a marmalade-like consistency (about 10-15 minutes).
  9. Let the filling cool completely.
  10. Place 1 tablespoon of apricot filling onto half of the cookie rounds.
  11. Top with the remaining cookie rounds and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
  12. Whisk 1 egg white lightly and brush it over the tops of the cookies.
  13. Bake on greased cookie sheets at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  14. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

169g

Fat

9g

Carbs

20g

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