Cookies Apricot Filled Recipe

Can you smell that sweet aroma filling the house? It’s the wonderful scent of freshly baked apricot cookies! These Hungarian Christmas treats are sure to make your holiday season even more delightful. With a soft, buttery dough and a burst of apricot filling, these cookies are simply irresistible.

Apricot Kolaches – An Hungarian Christmas Cookie

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup apricot jam
• Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the salt and vanilla extract, and mix well.
3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4. Divide the dough into two equal parts and shape each into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Roll out one of the dough disks on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
7. Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out circles from the dough.
8. Place the circles onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
9. Place a small dollop of apricot jam in the center of each dough circle.
10. Roll out the second dough disk and cut out remaining circles.
11. Press each circle gently onto the top of the jam-filled circles, sealing the edges.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
13. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
14. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.

How to Prepare:

These heavenly apricot kolaches are quite easy to prepare. Start by creaming together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then add the salt and vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into two equal parts and shape each into a disk. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let the dough firm up.

While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take one of the dough disks and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out circles from the dough. Place the circles onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each. Now comes the delicious part! Spoon a small dollop of apricot jam into the center of each dough circle.

Roll out the second dough disk and cut out the remaining circles. Press each circle gently onto the top of the jam-filled circles, sealing the edges. This will create a delightful pocket of apricot goodness in each cookie. Bake them in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden. Once baked, let them cool on a wire rack and dust them with confectioners’ sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Servings:

Makes about 24 cookies

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 150 | Total Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Total Carbohydrate: 21g | Sugars: 10g | Protein: 2g

These apricot kolaches are not only perfect for Christmas celebrations but can be enjoyed all year round. The combination of the buttery dough and the tangy apricot filling is simply divine. Serve them alongside a cup of hot tea or coffee for a delightful afternoon treat. These cookies also make a lovely homemade gift for family and friends during the holiday season.

So why not gather your apron, roll up your sleeves, and start baking these delightful apricot cookies? Your taste buds will thank you!