Grandma’s apricot filled cookies - Good Taste is the Worst Vice
Oh boy, do I have a treat for you today! Get ready to dive into the world of Grandma’s apricot filled cookies. These delightful little treats are the epitome of good taste. One bite and you’ll be transported to cookie heaven!
But before we get started, let’s take a moment to appreciate the incredible talent of Grandma. I mean, who else could come up with such a delectable recipe? It truly is a work of art.
Now, onto the main event: the cookies themselves. Just look at these beauties! They are the perfect combination of soft, buttery dough and sweet, tangy apricot filling. It’s a match made in cookie heaven.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and cut them into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the apricot preserves and mix until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a disk and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough.
5. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of apricot preserves onto each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
6. Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
How to Prepare:
These apricot filled cookies are incredibly easy to prepare. Just follow these simple steps:
1. Gather all the ingredients and preheat your oven.
2. Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl, then cut in the cold butter until you have coarse crumbs.
3. Add the apricot preserves to the dough and mix until everything comes together.
4. Chill the dough for at least an hour to make it easier to work with.
5. Roll out the dough, cut out circles, and add a teaspoon of apricot preserves to each one.
6. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
7. Bake the cookies until they’re golden brown and slightly crispy.
Preparation Time:
Making these delightful cookies will take you approximately 2 hours, including chilling time. But trust me, every minute is worth it when you taste the final result.
So go ahead, channel your inner Grandma and whip up a batch of these apricot filled cookies. They’re perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to lazy Sunday afternoons. And remember, good taste is the worst vice, but in this case, it’s absolutely irresistible!
Enjoy!
