Delicious Apricot Cookies by Beatrice Savitz

Indulge in these delightful apricot cookies crafted by Beatrice Savitz. These sweet treats are made with a tender buttery dough filled with tangy apricot jam. Perfect to satisfy your cookie cravings, these apricot cookies are a crowd favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup apricot jam

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
6. Shape the dough into a disc and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out circles from the dough.
9. Place half of the dough circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
10. Using a teaspoon, drop a small amount of apricot jam onto the center of each dough circle on the baking sheet.
11. Cover each apricot-filled circle with another dough circle and gently press the edges together to seal.
12. Repeat with the remaining dough circles and apricot jam.
13. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
14. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
15. Enjoy these delightful apricot cookies with a glass of milk or your preferred hot beverage!

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