Amaretto Apricot Cookies

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This makes a very healthy tasting, chewy cookie....it isn't a crisp cookie. i had it on a christmas cookie exchange this year, and really enjoyed it! originally authored by brenda bragg from ohio. cook time is actually 8 minutes per cookie sheet, i just increased the cooking time to accomodate multiple cookie sheetfuls!!

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Steps

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Beat butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy.

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Gradually add the brown sugar and 1 / 2 cup sugar , beating well.

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Add the egg and 1 tbsp of the amaretto , beating well.

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Combine flour and baking soda.

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Add to the butter mixture , beating well.

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Stir in the oats , apricots , and almonds.

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Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

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Bake at 375 for 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets before removing to wire racks.

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Let cool completely.

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Combine the powdered sugar and 3 to 4 tbsp amaretto , stirring until smooth.

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Drizzle the amaretto glaze over the cookies.

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Ingredients

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butter, brown sugar, sugar, egg, amaretto, all-purpose flour, baking soda, oats, dried apricot, almonds, powdered sugar