Apricot and Nut Cookies with Amaretto Icing Recipe - (4.3/5)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1-stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
• 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 5 to 7 tablespoons almond flavored liqueur (amaretto, if you have it)