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Apricot Tea Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Judith McVickers 

"It just wouldn't be Christmas without these dainty melt-in-your-mouth cookies of my platter! Filled with apricots and drizzles with frosty glaze, they couldn't be more delectable."
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This recipe has been rated 17 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  35 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • FILLING:
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped dried apricots or cherries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 5 tablespoons orange juice
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 4 teaspoons water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in cream cheese and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add sour cream, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Meanwhile, combine filling ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover; simmer 7-9 minutes longer or until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Set the filling aside to cool.
  3. Divide dough in half. On a well-floured surface, roll out each portion into a 10-in. square; cut each into 2-in. squares. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the center of each square. Bring two opposite corners of square to the center; pinch firmly to seal. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over cooled cookies.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2007 by BONS77 
Loved these! They are pretty and delicious! I made the apricot filling as described; it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by Rachael V. 
I made 8 different cookie recipes from this site and these were eaten by my family before I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by dalensandi 
I made 11 types of cookies for a Christmas party. I doubled this reciepe and STILL only 15 of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by Nicole73 
My mom started making these a few years ago and now I look forward to them every year! We... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by Lori P. 
I've been looking for the best apricot recipe cookie like my mom used to make. This is BETTER... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by mureksoy 
These are so delicious, but unfortunately mine could win the ugliest cookie contest. I wanted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by val 
I'm just making these now for christmas, MMMmm they look so good, and great reviews.looks like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2007 by SarahS 
These quickly disappeared shortly after I made them so I'm guessing that everyone liked them! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2009 by MissD 
Although these cookies looked very pretty, I was disappointed with the overall flavor of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by Baileyb66 
A perennial favorite by all my family and friends. A bit of work to prepare, but well worth... MORE

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