Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Apricot Sugar Cookie Pies, where sweet and tangy flavors come together in a charming dessert. These mini pies feature a tender, buttery sugar cookie crust enveloping a luscious apricot filling, making them perfect for family gatherings, afternoon tea, or just satisfying your sweet tooth. With their sunny appearance and delicious flavor, these cookie pies are sure to brighten any occasion. They are easy to make, versatile enough to customize with different fruit preserves, and yield 14 servings—ideal for sharing with friends and family or gifting!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1 egg, room temp
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup good-quality apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup organic turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add lemon zest and egg, mixing well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just combined; chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into balls, flatten, add apricot preserves, and cover with another disk; crimp edges.
- Sprinkle tops with turbinado sugar and bake for about 13 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (38g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chill the dough to maintain shape during baking. Experiment with different fruit preserves for varied flavors. Use quality ingredients for the best taste.