Cookies are always my go to snack or quick treat to make. These Apricot Almond Butterscotch Cookies combined by love for butterscotch and fruits and nuts all in one place!
I remember the first time I tried an apricot. I was sitting in my mother-in laws kitchen in Italy and after lunch they always pull out fruit to eat. So she pulled these little golden orange colored fruits. I was intrigued because I had never had one before, or at least I didn’t remember ever having one. They are soft on the outside and juicy on the inside very similar to the texture of a peach but the taste is quite different. They are slightly sweet and tangy. 
So last week I started craving apricots. There were two problems with this. First they are not in season and second I can never find them at my farmers market or grocery store when they are in season. So what was the next best thing to indulge my craving? Dried fruit. I don’t buy it too often but last week I ended up getting two bags! And they are gone!
One reason for this is because I have been trying to add the dried apricots to granola bars. Failed twice but I am still working on it. I also decided to throw them in some cookies. I am so glad I did! The almonds, butterscotch, and apricots are a lot of flavors going on in these cookies but they match so well together!! I use my basic cookie recipe for this and just change up the flavors. The cookie recipe that I use only makes 2 dozen. I do this on purpose because seriously I can’t have dozens and dozens of cookies laying around because I would just continue to pop them in my mouth every time I walk by them! So I make them 2 dozen for moderation purposes. You know the saying “everything in moderation!” ENJOY!!
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Apricot Almond Butterscotch Cookies
Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried apricots chopped
- 3/4 cups slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare two cookie sheet pans with silpat or parchment paper.
- In mixer add butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Mix till creamy.
- Add egg and mix till creamy. Add almond extract and continue to mix.
- In separate bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt.
- Add flour mixture to mixing bowl and continue to mix.
- Stir in apricots, almonds and butterscotch chips.
- Using two tablespoons scoop out mixture and drop onto cookie sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool and ENJOY!
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Ginny McMeans
I just love the look of these cookies. They sound delicious.
Nancy P.
Thanks Ginny!
julia
I love butterscotch in cookies! What a great combination of almonds, apricots and the butterscotch!
Nancy P.
The combination does work well together! Thanks Julia!
Mariana @The Candid Kitchen
I love adding fruit to crunchy food like biscuits! Will definitely try this one
Nancy P.
I hope you do! Thanks Mariana!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker
Oh my gosh, you combined almonds and butterscotch. What a great idea. I am a huge fan of butterscotch so I love these already!!
Nancy P.
🙂 Thanks Zainab!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen
I love all the flavors in these cookies, I used to shy away from fruity cookies but now I love them!
Nancy P.
I love fruity cookies too Elizabeth!
Sarah
These look amazing Nancy! I’m going to try them this weekend.
Nancy P.
Thanks Sarah, hope they turn out for you!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
These cookies are absolutely beautiful. I love the combination of apricot and almond. Gorgeous!
Nancy P.
I can NOT get enough of this combination! Thanks Jocelyn!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
I bet the apricots are wonderful in these cookies!! I don’t eat apricots nearly enough..I can’t even remember the last time!
Nancy P.
I never eat them enough!
marcie
This combination sounds incredible! I love dried apricots with almonds, and the addition of the butterscotch has to put it over the top. 🙂
Nancy P.
Definitely put these over the top! Thanks Marcie!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel
Oh, these are fun! I love butterscotch chips and love love LOVE the flavor of almond extract… definitely gotta try these!
Nancy P.
Thanks Jess!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner
Nancy, I love how you experimented with this flavor combo! I bet they are delicious…. Pinning!
Nancy P.
Very delicious! Thanks Deb!
Jocelyn@BruCrew Life
First of all, I love how your photos turned out! Especially the third photo. Secondly, the flavor combo sounds amazing! Pinned!
Nancy P.
Thanks so much I have been trying to work on the photography aspect!!
Laura@Baking in Pyjamas
Nancy, this combination sounds so yummy. I’ve never had almond and apricot together before but I know they’d work so well. Stop by and link up to Sweet and Savoury Sundays, we’d love to have you party there. Have a great day!
Nancy P.
Thanks Laura!!
Jill
This is a great combo of flavors! I hadn’t thought about putting apricot with butterscotch before, but I like it. Found you over at Buns in my Oven. Pinned to try!
Nancy P.
Thanks Jill!
Ginger
Just dropping by to let you know that I’m featuring YOU today over on my blog! Thank you so much for linking up to {wow me} wednesday!
Ginger @ GingerSnapCrafts.com
Nancy P.
Awe Ginger! Thanks so much!!
Claudia
I made these cookies for my church Coffee Hour last Sunday, and they were a BIG hit. Several people asking for the recipe.
Nancy P.
I’m so happy to hear that Claudia! Thanks!
Bonnie
These are theeee best cookies ever! I love a recipe that I already have everything I need sitting right in my cupboard. Already have a request for another batch ( and it’s just me & my husband 🙂
Nancy P.
YAY Bonnie! I am so happy you made them and you liked them!!!
Laura O @Petite Allergy Treats
I love dried apricots, better than fresh actually! These cookies sound like they melt in your mouth. Yum!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen
Mmm, apricots and almonds sound so good together. I actually just bought some apricots last week! Might have to make these soon. 🙂
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen
Putting apricots in cookies sounds like such a great idea. Apricot is hands down my favorite fruit, so I’d be ALL over these cookies. (I also vividly remember my first experience with apricots as a kid!)
Connie | URBAN BAKES
Oh my goodness, I have a huge bag of dried apricots and almonds I could use for this! I know my family would love this!
Nancy P.
My family did as well! Thanks Connie!
Liz
I adore dried apricots—and have put them in cookies with white chocolate chips. But now I’m craving your yummy version with almonds and butterscotch chips!!! Pinning 🙂
Nancy P.
Thanks Liz! They are such a good flavor combination!
Christie
Apricots and almonds are perfect together!
Nancy P.
Thanks so much!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet
I’ve never had butterscotch, almonds and apricots together but it sounds amazing!
Sammie
I love apricots both fresh and dried and these cookies look delicious. Definitely one to make. Thank you for a great recipe.