Apricot Dreams Food

~ APRICOT DREAM ~

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan, add pineapple, apricots and juices, jello. Mix well, bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• 2. Stir in pieces of cream cheese, not all will dissolve, some small pieces will remain, this is normal.
• 3. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until almost set, stir in cool whip and spread into an 11 x 7 dish. Refrigerate until ccompletely set. Serve with more whipped cream if desired.
• 4. This can be served as a salad or dessert. My mom always served with turkey or pork.

APRICOT DREAM BALLS

Steps:

• Place the fruit medley, dried apricots and coconut milk in a food processor and process until the mixture comes together.
• Add a small amount extra cocnut milk if needed for a rollable consistency.
• Shape into balls and roll in the coconut. Refrigerate until firm.

APRICOT DREAMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃). Combine flour, sugar, baking powder andsalt in food processor. Pulse in butter and cream cheese until mixture is crumbly. Add coconut and ½ cup of preserves. Blend until just moistened. Be careful not to over mix batter. Cookies should be light and and airy. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Frosting: In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, preserves and butter. Spread on cookies after they have cooled.