Apricot Cream Cheese Drops |
|
 |
Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 36 |
|
This treasured recipe is from a favorite aunt. Her soft, rich cookies have a yummy apricot flavor, but you could substitute strawberry, pineapple or raspberry preserves if you prefer. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup apricot preserves |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1 tablespoon 2% milk |
1-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
frosting: |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup apricot preserves |
1 tablespoon butter, softened |
1 to 2 teaspoons milk |
ground nuts or flaked coconut |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, apricot preserves, brown sugar and milk until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to cream cheese mixture and mix well.
2. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, apricot preserves, butter and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled cookies. Sprinkle with nuts or coconut. Yield: 3 dozen.
|
|