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Almond Apricot Thumbprint Cookies
Send to friendThese thumbprint cookies are delicious and unique, thanks to the addition of our freeze dried apricots.
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Ingredients
- 3⁄4 c butter
- 1⁄2 c thrive white sugar, divided
- 1 T thrive whole egg powder
- 2 T water (plus 3/4 c for preserves)
- 1⁄2 t almond extract
- 1 3⁄4 c thrive white flour
- 1 c thrive freeze dried apricots
Instructions
*Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
*Prepare apricot preserves by simmering apricots and 3/4 c water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
*Add 1/4 c sugar and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
*In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, remaining sugar, egg powder, remaining water, and almond extract. Mix in flower slowly until a soft dough forms.
*Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Use your finger to make a well in the center of each cookie. Fill the well with a dollop of apricot preserves.
*Bake for 8-10 minutes until cookies are golden brown on the bottom. Remove from cookie sheet to cool on wire racks. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
May use store-bought apricot preserves or jam.
