Beatrice Savitzs Apricot Cookies Recipe

Beatrice Savitzs Apricot Cookies Recipe

  • 8 ounces dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • water to cover
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. Place apricots, lemon juice, white sugar in a small saucepan. Add enough water to just cover the apricots. Bring to a boil, and cook until fruit is soft. Chop coarsely.
  3. Sift flour, oatmeal and brown sugar together. Melt butter or margarine over low heat and stir into flour mixture. Put 2/3 of this mixture into 8 x 8 inch greased pan. Spread apricot mixture over crust. Sprinkle remaining oatmeal mixture over apricots.
  4. Bake for about 35 minutes.