Apricot Crescent Cookies

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This apricot crescent cookie recipe was given to me by my cousin back in the late 70's. It's been a must-have for the holidays ever since, and a big hit whenever I serve them at parties.

Submitted by SER
Published on December 11, 2010
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
60
Yield:
60 cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 60 servings

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1 tablespoon sour cream

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup apricot preserves

  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, or to taste

Directions

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

  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.

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

67 Calories
5g Fat
6g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 60
Calories 67
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 12mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.