Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Apricot White Chocolate Cookies, a treat that combines the chewy sweetness of dried apricots with the creamy richness of white chocolate. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this easy recipe yields about 60 cookies, making it an ideal choice for sharing. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can create these soft-baked delights effortlessly. Customize them by adding your favorite nuts or spices to tailor them to your taste.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups chopped dried apricots
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Soak chopped dried apricots in hot water for about 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix in flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder until combined.
- Fold in drained apricots, white chocolate chips, and almonds.
- Shape dough into golf ball-sized balls and place on greased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes or until edges are light brown; rotate sheets halfway through.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg