Apricot Amaretto Chews

Chunky and chewy cookies...a delicious mouthful! Almond extract may be used in place of amaretto. In dough use 1/2 tsp almond extract and 2 tsp of water in place of the amaretto. In icing use 1/4 tsp almond extract and enough water to get the correct consistency in place of the amaretto.

• Calories: 213 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• ½ cup finely chopped almonds
• 2 ½ cups quick cooking oats
• 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
• 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
• 1 cup dried apricots

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

In a large bowl beat the butter or margarine until softened. Add the brown sugar and sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg and 1 tablespoon of amaretto and mix well.

Step 3

Stir together flour and baking soda, and then add to the butter mixture and beat until well mixed. Stir in the oats, apricots, and almonds.

Step 4

Drop by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.

Step 5

Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute, then remove and cool thoroughly on rack.

Step 6

Stir together powdered sugar and enough of the 2 to 3 tablespoons of amaretto to make an icing of drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the cookies.