Apricot Twists

Substitute apple, pineapple, or other fruit preserves in these pastry-like cookies.

• Calories: 108 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ cup butter
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• ¼ teaspoon lemon extract
• 6 tablespoons water
• ¼ cup apricot preserves
• ½ teaspoon ground mace

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Stir together flour, sugar, salt, mace, and baking powder. Cut in butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Combine 1 tablespoon water and lemon extract and sprinkle over the mixture. Toss gently with a fork.

Step 4

Repeat with the remaining cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time until all is moistened.

Step 5

Form into a ball, cover and chill for about 30 minutes or until easy to handle.

Step 6

Divide the dough into quarters. Roll two of the quarters into 12 x 4-inch rectangles and spread with the preserves. Roll the remaining two quarters into 12 x 4-inch rectangles and carefully place over those spread with the preserves. Trim the edges.

Step 7

Cut each rectangle into twelve 4 x 1-inch strips. Twist each strip twice and pinch ends to seal. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Remove from oven, brush with milk and sprinkle with additional sugar. Return to the oven and bake 5-8 minutes more or until done. Remove and cool on wire rack.