Description
Delightful mini pies made from buttery sugar cookies filled with tangy apricot preserves, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/21/2 teaspoon (2 grams) salt
- 1/21/2 teaspoon (2 grams) baking powder
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 21/2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (160 grams) good-quality apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) organic turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Scoop & Roll Cookies: Start by scooping the dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Make sure they are uniform in size for even baking. Roll each scoop into a smooth ball and place them in a greased mini muffin tin. Do not skip the grease; otherwise, you may have difficulty removing the cookies.
- Bake Until Soft: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pop the cookies in the oven for about 8 minutes. The edges should just start to brown, and the centers will look a bit soft. It can be tempting to let them bake longer, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Add Apricot Preserves: Once out of the oven, carefully press a little spoonful of apricot preserves into the center of each cookie. They will be hot and fragrant, filling the air with a sweet aroma. Just be sure not to overfill, or your cookies might leak during baking!
- Final Bake & Cool: Put the cookies back in the oven for a few more minutes, just enough to set the preserves. You will notice the lovely smell wafting through the kitchen. Once they are lightly golden, let them cool for a bit on a rack. They might be soft, so handle them gently at first!
Notes
- Wrap and freeze any uneaten apricot sugar cookie pies. Thaw at room temperature to enjoy later.
- Using unsalted butter provides better control over salt levels.
- If your cookies spread too much during baking, chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes can help maintain their shape.
- Seal the edges securely with a fork to prevent preserves from leaking while baking.
- For softer cookies, aim for a baking time of 10 minutes, checking for a light golden color.
- Consider adding chopped nuts to the dough for added texture.
- To reheat, simply place the cookies in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes or until warmed through.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Pair with a cup of herbal tea for a delightful experience.
- Present on a decorative platter for gatherings.
- Substitute apricot preserves with your favorite variety, such as strawberry or raspberry preserves.
- Incorporate almond extract into the dough for a unique flavor.
- When selecting apricot preserves, look for high-quality products for the best flavor.
- You can use flour alternatives like almond flour, though adjustments in measurements may be necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg