Chewy Apricot Logs Food

CHEWY APRICOT LOGS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Add coconut last and adjust amount according to dryness of mixture (the mix should be moist and sticky to allow to roll).
• Roll handfulls of mixture into short, fat logs (they can be as thick or thin as you like).
• Roll in coconut.
• Place logs on to grease proof paper and start to roll into a better log type shape by pressing down hard and rolling at the same time.
• Twist the ends of the paper.
• Place in the freezer.
• Take out about an hour before you are ready to chop them up and eat them.

OATMEAL-APRICOT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugars on medium speed until smooth; beat in egg and vanilla. With mixer on low speed, add oat mixture, and mix until just combined. Stir in apricots and almonds by hand.
• Divide dough into 12 pieces, and roll into balls. Place balls 3 to 4 inches apart on baking sheets. Using your fingers, flatten balls to about a 3/4-inch thickness.
• Bake cookies until edges begin to brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

ALMOND APRICOT LOGS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl,dissolve yeat in water.
• Add the milk,oil,sugar,eggs,salt,nutmeg and 2 cups flour.
• Beat until smooth.
• Add apricots and almonds.
• Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic,about 6-8 minutes.
• Place in a greased bowl,turning once to grease top.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place till doubled,about 1-1/2 hours.
• Punch dough down,let rest for 10 minutes.
• Turn onto lightly floured surface.
• Roll into 15x12 inch rectangle.
• Cut into 3x1 inch strips.
• Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets.
• Cover and let rise until doubled,about 30 minutes.
• Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
• Remove to wire racks.
• For glaze combine the powdered sugar,vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
• Brush over warm logs.

FAMILY FAVORITE CHEWY APRICOT PECAN OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Mix the flour, baking powder, slat, cinnamon, and oatmeal.
• Beat the butter, shortening, water and sugars together until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs and beat well, scraping down the sides of bowl when needed. Beat in the honey and vanilla until fully blended.
• Add the flour mixture in two additions, beating each until well combined.
• Stir in the chopped apricots and pecans.
• Drop by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
• Bake until the centers of the cookies are soft and no longer look wet; about 9-11 minutes.
• Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.