Apricot Cream Cheese Drops

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon 2% milk
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1 to 2 teaspoons 2% milk
• Ground nuts or sweetened shredded coconut

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, apricot preserves, brown sugar and milk until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to cream cheese mixture and mix well.
2. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4. For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, apricot preserves, butter and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled cookies. Sprinkle with nuts or coconut.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apricot-cream-cheese-drops/ (may not work)