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Oatmeal-Apricot Cookies

Oatmeal-Apricot Cookies

These treats are a variation on classic oatmeal-raisin cookies. You could also try baking them with other dried fruits, such as cherries, cranberries, or chopped dates. Flattening the balls of dough to an even thickness before baking allows them to spread out on the sheet.

Everyday Food, November 2003 http://www.marthastewart.com/338535/oatmeal-apricot-cookies
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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Total Time 50 minutes
  • Yield Makes 12

Ingredients

    • 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
    • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
    • 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3/4 cup roughly chopped dried apricots
    • 3/4 cup slivered almonds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugars on medium speed until smooth; beat in egg and vanilla. With mixer on low speed, add oat mixture, and mix until just combined. Stir in apricots and almonds by hand.
  3. Divide dough into twelve pieces, and roll into balls. Place balls 3 to 4 inches apart on baking sheets. Using your fingers, flatten balls to about a 3/4-inch thickness.
  4. Bake cookies until edges begin to brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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