Apricot Snowballs

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a food processor, pulse the dried apricots until they are finely chopped. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.

5. Sift the flour and salt into the bowl with the butter mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.

6. Fold in the chopped apricots until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls using your hands.

8. Place the apricot dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

9. Bake the snowballs in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are set but not browned.

10. Allow the snowballs to cool slightly on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

11. Place the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.

12. While the snowballs are still warm, gently roll them in the powdered sugar until completely coated.

13. Transfer the coated snowballs to a wire rack to cool completely.

14. Once cooled, roll the snowballs in the powdered sugar once more for a snowy finish.

15. Serve these delightful Apricot Snowballs on a decorative platter and enjoy the sweet, tangy flavors with your loved ones.