*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            Molasses Apricot Cookies

Recipe By     :THE DESSERT SHOW SHOW#DS3015
Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
Categories    :New Text Import

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        Cookies:
   3 1/4  cups          all-purpose flour
       1  teaspoon      baking soda
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
       2  teaspoons     ground cinnamon
       1  teaspoon      ground ginger
     1/2  teaspoon      allspice
       1  cup           dark brown sugar
       1  cup           salted butter, -- softened
     3/4  cup           molasses
       1  large         egg
   1 1/2  cups          chopped dried apricots
                        Icing:
       1  cup           confectioners' sugar
       2  tablespoons   milk
     1/2  teaspoon      vanilla extract


Preheat oven to 300. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, soda, cinnamon,
ginger, and allspice. Mix until blended well. In a large mixing bowl, beat
sugar and butter at medium speed until mixture forms a grainy paste and
scrape sides of bowl. Add molasses and egg and beat until light and fluffy.
Add flour mixture and apricots and blend at a low speed just until
combined. Do not overmix. Divide dough in half and shape each half into a
roll about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap rolls in waxed paper and chill
until firm. Slice cookies 1/2-inch thick and place on ungreased cookie
sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake 25-30 minutes until cookies are set.
Transfer to cool surface.

Icing: blend sugar, milk, and extract in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle
cookies with icing.

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