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Apricot Pillow Cookies

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Deliciously soft cookies filled with sweet apricot preserves, evoking warm memories from grandma’s kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups flour (sifted)
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, soft to room temperature
  • 1 cup butter, soft to room temperature
  • 1 jar quality apricot preserves
  • Egg whites for brushing
  • Granulated sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the sifted flour, lemon zest, and salt, mixing until just combined.
  4. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes by wrapping it in plastic wrap.
  5. Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thickness, cutting rounds about 2-3 inches in diameter.
  6. Place a teaspoon of apricot preserves in the center of each round.
  7. Fold over the dough to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal.
  8. Brush the tops of the cookies with beaten egg white and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until slightly golden on the bottom.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and a cup of tea or coffee for a cozy treat.

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