Apricot-Nut Drop Cookies

Vegetarian
Apricot-Nut Drop Cookies
20 min.
27
162kcal

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Indulge in the delightful Apricot-Nut Drop Cookies, a scrumptious vegetarian dessert that promises to tantalize your taste buds! Perfect for those with a sweet tooth, these cookies are not only delicious but also easy to make. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, you'll be enjoying these treats in no time. Each serving contains 162 calories, making them ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a guilt-free dessert.

Packed with the goodness of dried apricots and chopped pecans, these cookies boast a unique blend of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more. The use of butter-flavored shortening ensures a rich taste without the need for animal products, making this recipe suitable for vegetarians and vegans alike.

To make these cookies, you'll need a simple list of ingredients, including baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract. The process is straightforward, requiring only a bowl, baking sheet, and oven. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking! These Apricot-Nut Drop Cookies are the perfect addition to any dessert table, and they're sure to be a hit at your next gathering or family event.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.8 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1.3 cups brown sugar packed
  • 0.8 cup butter flavor shortening 
  • cup apricot dried chopped
  •  eggs 
  • 1.8 cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons milk 
  • cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in egg, milk and vanilla.
  2. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in apricots and pecans.
  3. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  4. Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories162kcal
Protein3.91%
Fat48.22%
Carbs47.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.2
Glycemic Load
5.44
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.266521724022%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.43mg
Delphinidin
0.29mg
Catechin
0.29mg
Epigallocatechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:161.54kcal
8.08%
Fat:8.9g
13.69%
Saturated Fat:1.76g
10.99%
Carbohydrates:19.87g
6.62%
Net Carbohydrates:18.91g
6.88%
Sugar:12.71g
14.12%
Cholesterol:6.2mg
2.07%
Sodium:95.64mg
4.16%
Alcohol:0.05g
100%
Alcohol %:0.18%
100%
Protein:1.62g
3.25%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.79%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.23%
Selenium:3.65µg
5.21%
Folate:17.06µg
4.27%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.24%
Copper:0.08mg
4.14%
Iron:0.73mg
4.04%
Fiber:0.96g
3.83%
Vitamin A:186.39IU
3.73%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.41%
Vitamin B3:0.66mg
3.32%
Vitamin K:3.35µg
3.19%
Phosphorus:31.36mg
3.14%
Potassium:98.79mg
2.82%
Calcium:26.23mg
2.62%
Magnesium:9.51mg
2.38%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.92%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.77%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.33%
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