Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"Hunger is the best sauce in the world."--Cervantes

Apricot Dainties Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Apricot Dainties is from The Family Cookbook Project, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 cups sifted all purpose flour
6 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 jars (12 oz each) preserves or nut mixture (see below)
milk (see measurement below)
Directions:
Directions:
Sift flour with baking powder and salt.

Cut in softened butter with pastry blender.

Combine lightly beaten eggs with enough milk to make 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of liquid.

Add to flour mixture.

Mix well until dough no longer sticks to bowl.

Divide dough into 4 portions. Roll out each portion to 1/8 inch thickness on pastry cloth sprinkled with sugar. Cut into 2 inch squares.

Place 1/2 tsp. preserves onto each square or fill with nut filling (see below).

Pull 2 opposite corners to the middle slightly overlapping.

Bake in 350 degree oven 10-12 minutes.

Loosen carefully from baking sheet (they tend to break easily).

Nut mixture:
1 cup nuts, finely ground
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup warm milk
Blend together the following ingredients into a smooth paste.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

3692W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!