Buttery Apricot Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these luscious buttery apricot cookies, a perfect balance of soft, chewy texture and sweet-tart flavor. Made with rich unsalted butter, a blend of granulated and brown sugars, and studded with bits of tender dried apricots, these cookies offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience in every bite. The recipe comes together effortlessly with a quick 20-minute prep time and features a lightly golden exterior while maintaining a soft, tender center. For an optional finishing touch, a dusting of powdered sugar adds a hint of elegance and extra sweetness. Perfect for tea-time treats, holiday baking, or anytime snacking, these homemade cookies will quickly become a household favorite. Enhance your cookie repertoire with this easy, fruit-filled recipe today!
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Ingredients
- 227 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 100 grams Brown sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 320 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 200 grams Dried apricots (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
Step 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
Step 6
Gently fold in the chopped dried apricots, ensuring they’re evenly distributed in the dough.
Step 7
Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring there’s about 5 cm (2 inches) of space between each cookie.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
Step 9
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Optional: Once the cookies are fully cooled, dust them lightly with powdered sugar for a decorative touch and added sweetness!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1125.7 grams (1125.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4478 |
| Total Fat 208.00g | 267% |
| Saturated Fat 117.30g | 587% |
| Cholesterol 875mg | 292% |
| Sodium 2033mg | 88% |
| Total Carbohydrate 635.10g | 231% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.30g | 83% |
| Total Sugars 370.30g | |
| Protein 54.00g | 108% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 410% |
| Calcium 317mg | 24% |
| Iron 22mg | 119% |
| Potassium 2468mg | 53% |
Source of Calories