Name: Apricot Pinwheel Cookies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened -; 3/4 cup sugar, divided -; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar -; 1 large egg -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 2 cups all-purpose flour -; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda -; 1/8 teaspoon salt -; 1-1/2 cups finely chopped dried apricots or dates -; 2/3 cup water -; 1 tablespoon hazelnut liqueur, optional -; 1 cup finely chopped pecans, optional -

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Cooking:

45 min.

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Ingredients for - Apricot Pinwheel Cookies

1. 1/2 cup butter, softened -

2. 3/4 cup sugar, divided -

3. 1/2 cup packed brown sugar -

4. 1 large egg -

5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -

6. 2 cups all-purpose flour -

7. 1/4 teaspoon baking soda -

8. 1/8 teaspoon salt -

9. 1-1/2 cups finely chopped dried apricots or dates -

10. 2/3 cup water -

11. 1 tablespoon hazelnut liqueur, optional -

12. 1 cup finely chopped pecans, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Apricot Pinwheel Cookies

1. Stage

In a large bowl, cream the butter, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a thick rectangle; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm or overnight.

2. Stage

In a small saucepan, combine the apricots, water, remaining sugar and, if desired, liqueur; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in pecans if desired; cool completely.

3. Stage

On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Evenly spread half of the apricot mixture over each rectangle to within 1/2-in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

4. Stage

Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.