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Apricot cookies on a white plate.

Easy Apricot Drop Cookies

Rosemary Molloy
Easy Apricot Cookies with fresh apricots in every bite! This drop cookie recipe is so easy - the best way to use summer-fresh fruit in a cookie.
4.80 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 126 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups +1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter (melted cooled)
  • 1 cup peeled and chopped apricots

EXTRAS

  • 1-2 tablespoons sugar (Demerara or granulated) for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Line 2-3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl whisk the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk until smooth the egg, sugar and vanilla, add the melted cooled butter and combine well. Stir in the flour mixture until almost combined. Fold in the chopped apricots.
  • Drop by tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheet. Refrigerate for approximately 20 minutes while the oven is pre-heating.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
  • Sprinkle with sugar (I used Demerara sugar). Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes on the middle rack until golden around the edges and underneath. Let cool 5-8 minutes on the cookie sheet then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

Can you use dried apricots?

Yes, but you should soak them in hot water to soften them first. Drain them well and pat them dry before chopping them and adding them to the batter.

Why are my cookies flat?

First, check that your baking powder is not expired. If it is, it won’t work properly causing your cookies to not puff up when they bake.
Another reason why your cookies could turn out flat is skipping the chilling step. Chilling the dough allows the butter to firm up before you bake the cookies. This keeps them from spreading too much when they are baked.

How to store the cookies

Once the cookies are cooled store them in an airtight container and they will keep well at room temperature for several days.
You can also freeze them in a freezer bag or container for up to three months. Thaw them at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 366IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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