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Apricot Pillow Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Apricot Pillow Cookies for Perfect Mornings

These Apricot Pillow Cookies offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience, blending nostalgia with simplicity, making them perfect for gatherings or as thoughtful homemade gifts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh zest preferred.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened; can use reduced-fat cream cheese.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, at room temperature.
  • 1 jar Apricot Preserves Can be swapped with raspberry or peach.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, lemon zest, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Take about a tablespoon of dough, flatten it, and place a teaspoon of apricot preserves in the center.
  6. Enclose the filling by bringing the edges of the dough up and pinching tightly.
  7. Place formed cookies on prepared baking sheets, ensuring space between each.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.
  9. Allow cookies to cool slightly on baking sheets before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and a tender texture. Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.

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