Molasses Apricot Cookies

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Molasses Apricot Cookies

Recipe By :THE DESSERT SHOW SHOW#DS3015
Serving Size : Preparation Time :
Categories :New Text Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Cookies:
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup salted butter, -- softened
3/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups chopped dried apricots
Icing:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract


Preheat oven to 300. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, soda, cinnamon,
ginger, and allspice. Mix until blended well. In a large mixing bowl, beat
sugar and butter at medium speed until mixture forms a grainy paste and
scrape sides of bowl. Add molasses and egg and beat until light and fluffy.
Add flour mixture and apricots and blend at a low speed just until
combined. Do not overmix. Divide dough in half and shape each half into a
roll about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap rolls in waxed paper and chill
until firm. Slice cookies 1/2-inch thick and place on ungreased cookie
sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake 25-30 minutes until cookies are set.
Transfer to cool surface.

Icing: blend sugar, milk, and extract in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle
cookies with icing.

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