Apricot Petites

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(from appleofuri’s recipe box)

Makes about 36 cookies

Source: Jerry

Categories: Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3 tbsp light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
  • 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar, divided use
  • 2 tbsp (1/4 stick) butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup apricot nectar or orange juice

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine vanilla wafers, dried apricots, pecans, nutmeg and 1 cup of the powdered sugar; mix well. Add the apricot nectar, corn syrup and melted butter; mix well with a wooden spoon.

  2. Place the remaining 2/3 cup powdered sugar in a pie plate or other shallow dish. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Cover tightly. Let stand 24 hrs to blend flavors. Store in refrigerator.

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