Apricot Holiday Cookies
Submitted by laurievan
Simple drop cookies with orange zest and apricot preserves baked into buttery dough for festive treats that brown beautifully at the edges.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
15 minREADY
30 minThese straightforward cookies bring together butter, sugar, and egg with fresh orange juice and grated peel for bright citrus flavor.
Apricot preserves get mixed right into the dough, adding pockets of jammy sweetness throughout.
Drop rounded spoonfuls onto greased, foil-lined baking sheets and bake until the edges turn golden brown.
The result is a tender cookie with holiday flair that’s simple enough for everyday baking.
Kitchen Tips
- Use fresh orange juice and zest for the brightest flavor
- Space cookies 2 inches apart to allow for spreading
- Swap orange marmalade for the apricot preserves for a citrus variation
Ingredients
Directions
Cream together butter and sugar in large mixing bowl.
Beat in egg.
Add orange juice and peel and apricot preserves.
Mix well.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt in separate bowl.
Beat flour mixture into butter mixture until dough comes together.
Drop rounded teaspoons of batter, about 2 inches apart, onto foil-lined, greased baking sheets.
Bake at 375℉ (190℃) F until cookies are brown around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes.
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