Apricot Cookie Strips

These are yummy and easy to make.  They look a little bit like biscotti with apricot in the middle.  You can use any preserves of your choice to make these your own.

3/4 C. butter softened
3/4 C. sugar
1 egg
1/4 tsp. almond extract
2 C. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 C. apricot preserves
1/2 C. vanilla or white chocolate chips
1 tsp. shortening

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in egg and extract.  Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture.  Divide dough in half.  Shape each half into a 12 inch by 2 1/2 inch rectangle on and ungreased baking sheet.

Unsing the end of a wooden spoon handle, make 1/4 inch deep indentation lengthwise down the center of each log.  Bake at 350 degreese for 10 minutes.

Spoon preserves into indentation. Bake 10-12 minutes longer or until lightly browned.  Cool for 2 minutes.  Remove to a cutting board.  Cut into 3/4 inch slices.  Place on a wire rack. 

In a microwave oven, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth.  Drizzle over warm cookies.  Let stand until set.