Apricot Pockets Recipes

Steps:

• mix together the butter, cream cheese and flour.
• form a ball.wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• remove from refrigerater and work dough until pliable.roll out on floured surface.cut dough into 12 3" squares.
• combine sugar, cinnamon and dash of nutmeg and almond powder, if available, in small bowl.
• take each apricot half, roll in this mixture and place into one of these squares.
• fold up corners to the center to form a pocket.
• bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes.on a parchment covered sheet.or until lightly browned.
• remove to wire rack and when almost cooled.sprinkle with powdered sugar -- .

Steps:

• Combine chicken, apricots, celery, pecans and green onions in a medium bowl. In a separate small bowl, blend mayonnaise, mustard and curry powder. Add the curried mayonnaise to the chicken mixture; toss gently. Line pita halves with watercress.
• Spoon about 3/4 cup chicken mixture into each pita half. Repeat to fill other pitas.
• Servings: 4.
• Nutritional Information Per Serving:
• Calories 290; Total fat 9g; Saturated fat 1.5g; Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 840mg; Carbohydrate 39g; Fiber 6g; Protein 20g.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in cream cheese and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add sour cream, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the filling ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover; simmer 7-9 minutes longer or until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Cool., Divide dough in half. On a well-floured surface, roll out each portion into a 10-in. square; cut each into 2-in. squares. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the center of each square. Bring two opposite corners of square to the center; pinch firmly to seal. , Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over cooled cookies.