Apricot Twists Recipe
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Apricot Twists

By: Laria Tabul 
"Substitute apple, pineapple, or other fruit preserves in these pastry-like cookies."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. Stir together flour, sugar, salt, mace, and baking powder. Cut in butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Combine 1 tablespoon water and lemon extract and sprinkle over the mixture. Toss gently with a fork.
  3. Repeat with the remaining cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time until all is moistened.
  4. Form into a ball, cover and chill for about 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
  5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  6. Divide the dough into quarters. Roll two of the quarters into 12 x 4-inch rectangles and spread with the preserves. Roll the remaining two quarters into 12 x 4-inch rectangles and carefully place over those spread with the preserves. Trim the edges.
  7. Cut each rectangle into twelve 4 x 1-inch strips. Twist each strip twice and pinch ends to seal. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven, brush with milk and sprinkle with additional sugar. Return to the oven and bake 5-8 minutes more or until done. Remove and cool on wire rack.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 109 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2008 by Mary S.   view full review
These are really delicious! I used sugar-free apricot preserves and substituted nutmeg for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2011 by lovetobake   view full review
These were pretty good. I substituted apricot preserves with peach and used cinnamon instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by Miss kelli   view full review
not impressed :( to much work for something that comes out like pie dough.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by pomplemousse   view full review
Very good--definitely more pastry like than cookie like. I really wasn't clear on the method...

 

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