My Christmas cookie assortment already included cookies with apricot jam (rugelach) and cookies with ginger (lemon-ginger biscotti), but the apricot jam / ginger combination Dorie suggests sounded so delicious I just had to make it anyway. I increased the jam to about 5 Tablespoons, and reduced the sugar to 1/2 cup. To boost the apricot flavor, I added 2 ounces of chopped moist dried apricots.
After refrigerating overnight, I formed the cookies with a small portion scoop, rolled them in granulated sugar, and flattened them out with my hand. They spread only a small amount when baking, and ended up very soft and puffy. These cookies are great when still warm!
After they cooled down, I didn't think I liked them as much. The flavor was kind of subtle. But then I discovered I was going back for another one...and another... Watch out for these cookies, they sneak up on you! They are soft, almost like a rich scone, and great for nibbling. A few seconds in the microwave will warm them up nicely.
I ended up making another batch! The second time, I added even more jam (6 tablespoons) and chopped dried apricots (3 ounces), reduced the sugar to 1/3 cup, and increased the ground ginger to 3/4 teaspoon. Yum! Just about perfect! Maybe some some coarsely chopped almonds on top would be nice for next time...
These cookies need a strong-flavored, fairly tart jam. I would love to try orange or lime or ginger marmalade--perhaps with some candied peel or ginger added in. I have a feeling that these cookies are going to become a favorite at our house! They're easy, tasty and just a little different.
For the recipe, see this link.
4 comments:
Barbara !m I'm gld you are back ! seeing you beautiful cookies I can understand why you took some time: they are gorgeous !!
I agree that these need a strong flavored jam. I used raspberry butter in mine. I made them chocolate as well, so I think I should have added more jam than I did. I found that I couldn't taste the raspberry very much when they were still warm, but the flavor was much stronger the second day.
So glad to see you back! I was a little worried. Anyway, nice cookies. I thought they needed a little boost as well. Thanks for the tips!
I agree, these cookies sneak up on you. I you think you're not crazy about them, but then before you know it, they're all gone!
Your additions sound like they really took this cookie over the top. Nice job!
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