Apricot Cookies

Instructions

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

2. In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

5. Fold in the finely chopped dried apricots and chopped walnuts, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.

6. Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

7. Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon or your fingertips to your desired thickness.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Once cooled, store the apricot cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee for the perfect snack!