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Apricot-Filled Triangles - TOH BestOfCountryCookies

Apricot-Filled Triangles - TOH BestOfCountryCookies comes together with Dried Apricots, Water, Sugar Dough, Shortening, and Milk. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 2/3 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 1 1/3 cup
• 2
• 1 tsp
• 4 cup
• 2 tsp
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

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   In a saucepan, cook the apricots and water over low heat for 45 mins or until the water is absorbed and apricots are soft.

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   Cool slightly; transfer to a blender or food processor.

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   Cover and process until smooth.

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   Add sugar; cover and process until blended.

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   Set aside.

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   In a large saucepan over low heat, melt shortening and milk.

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   Remove from the heat; stir in sugar.

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   Add eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition.

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   Stir in extract.

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    Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the saucepan.

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    Cover and refrigerate for 4 hrs or until easy to handle.

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    On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8 in thickness.

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    Cut with a 3 in round cookie cutter dipped in flour.

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    Place 1 tsp apricot filling in the center of each.

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    Bring three edges together over filling, overlapping slightly (a small portion of filling will show in the center); pinch edges gently.

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    Place 1 in apart on ungreased baking sheets.

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    Bake at 400 F for 8-10 mins or until golden brown.

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    Remove it to wire racks to cool. posted to MC-Cookies

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    "Taste of Home - Best of Country Cookies"

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    "Lily [AmandasMom971-at-icqmail.com]"

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    "� 1999 Reiman Publications, LLC"

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    "6 dozen"