Chunky and chewy cookies…a delicious mouthful! Almond extract may be used in place of amaretto. In dough use 1/2 tsp almond extract and 2 tsp of water in place of the amaretto. In icing use 1/4 tsp almond extract and enough water to get the correct consistency in place of the amaretto.
Original recipe makes 54 cookies
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
2 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl beat the butter or margarine until softened. Add the brown sugar and sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg and 1 tablespoon of amaretto and mix well.
- Stir together flour and baking soda, and then add to the butter mixture and beat until well mixed. Stir in the oats, apricots, and almonds.
- Drop by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute, then remove and cool thoroughly on rack.
- Stir together powdered sugar and enough of the 2 to 3 tablespoons of amaretto to make an icing of drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 213 kcal
Carbohydrates: 32.1 g
Cholesterol: 26 mg
Fat: 8.5 g
Fiber: 1.4 g
Protein: 2.3 g
Sodium: 101 mg