Apricot Crescent Cookies

Made with cream cheese and preserves, these retro apricot crescent cookies are perfect for parties and holidays.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 67 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup apricot preserves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Blend butter, cream cheese, and sour cream together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Stir in flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and salt until well blended.

Step 3

Wrap dough in waxed paper and chill until firm enough to roll, at least 3 hours, or overnight.

Step 4

Divide dough into thirds. Keep dough in the refrigerator while working on one portion at a time. Roll each portion into a 12 1/2x10-inch rectangle. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares using a fluted pastry wheel.

Step 5

Place a dot, about 1/4 teaspoon, of preserves in the center of each square. Bring up two diagonal corners to the center, pinching together to seal, or secure with a toothpick. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until firm, but not brown, about 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool, 8 to 10 minutes more. Sift remaining powdered sugar over the cooled cookies.