Apricot Coconut Cookies Recipe

Apricot Coconut Cookies Recipe

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons milk
  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter and cream cheese until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add coconut and preserves; mix well.
  2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  3. Combine glaze ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. Spoon over cookies.