Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet dried apricots and creamy white chocolate with these Apricot White Chocolate Cookies. Perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy afternoons at home, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Each bite offers a chewy texture complemented by crunchy almonds, making them an irresistible treat for cookie lovers. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch that yields about 60 cookies, ideal for sharing or gifting. Get ready to impress friends and family with this easy yet decadent dessert!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 tsp real 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 dried apricots (chopped)
- 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 well.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sea salt, baking soda, and baking powder using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually stir in flour with a wooden spoon until combined.
- Fold in drained apricots, white chocolate chips, and slivered almonds until evenly mixed.
- Shape dough into golf ball-sized balls and place on greased cookie sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned; rotate sheets halfway for even baking.
- Let cool completely on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg