How to Make Beatrice Savitz's Apricot Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beatrice Savitz's Apricot Cookies are a delightful treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with the sweet and tangy flavor of apricots. They are perfect for a mid-morning snack, afternoon tea, or as a dessert after dinner. Best of all, they are easy to make and require just a few simple ingredients.

These cookies are a family recipe that has been passed down through generations. Beatrice Savitz, the creator of these delectable treats, was k...

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried apricots
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • water to cover
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 bars

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake for about 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    209 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 47mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 212mg