Prosciutto Apricot Cookies with White Chocolate Glaze
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Bacon takes a backseat while prosciutto shines alongside dried apricots in these salty & sweet, cinnamon spiked, Prosciutto & Apricot Cookies that are hugged with a White Chocolate Glaze.
Yes, I understand, this combination sounds a bit strange. You might think prosciutto pairs well with cheese or olives on a charcuterie board at a holiday get together and not in a cookie on a holiday cookie platter. But, picking my way through a charcuterie board at a friend’s house as we watched the finale of The Great British Bake Off is what gave rise to this strange but oh so good combination.
When it comes to sweet and salty combo’s, I have long overlooked prosciutto, opting for bacon instead. But then I had a taste of a Creminelli prosciutto wrapped dried apricot – and I had the same reaction as I did after reading this story about the cop who responded to a shoplifting incident and ended up paying the thief’s tab instead of making an arrest. I was so mesmerized by the combo that I made up my mind to stop at Whole Foods on my way home to pick up some Creminelli Prosciutto to try out at home.
The next morning, I very lightly heated up the prosciutto to bring out it’s flavor and to also lightly caramelize it. If you happen to be thinking I did this because I thought it would work well in these cookies, well, I hate to disappoint you, but, am not that fancy a cook. I did it mainly because my daughter was lamenting about our lack of bacon and I thought that in her just-woken-up stupor, she wouldn’t know the difference! Yeah – that didn’t work. She did love it though, and ended up leaving me only 2 tablespoons of crumbled up pieces of caramelized prosciutto.
So, for these Prosciutto & Apricot Cookies with White Chocolate Glaze:
• I took those 2 tablespoons of crumbled up caramelized Creminelli prosciutto and added them to a bowl with 3/4 cup gluten free flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, a 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
• I also chopped up 6 dried apricots and added them in to the dry mixture.
• I then melted some coconut oil and added 3 tablespoons of it to this mix, along with 2 eggs.
• I folded all the ingredients together till they were well incorporated.
• I chilled the dough for about an hour
• And then formed 12 balls from the chilled dough.
• I flattened the balls slightly, placed them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and baked them for 12 minutes at 350 degrees.
• When the cookies had cooled down, I melted 4 oz of white chocolate and dipped a side of each cookie into it, so the salty prosciutto would not be overpowered.
I wish you were here in my kitchen to taste these gluten free cookies with salty Creminelli prosciutto and sweet dried apricots, enveloped by creamy white chocolate – because then y’all would be able to truly savor every decadent bite of these – instead of taking my word on how good they really are.
And, in case I haven’t persuaded you to make these cookies, I hope the next time you gather with friends/family to watch a sporting event or movie or the new year come in, then I hope you have a charcuterie board where you can just try a piece of Creminelli prosciutto with a dried apricot and a small chunk of good quality white chocolate – maybe the combination will get you inspired too…
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of crumbled up caramelized Creminelli prosciutto slightly heated up for 2-4 minutes in a pan over medium-high heat
- 3/4 cup gluten free flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar/coconut sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- a pinch of salt
- 6 dried apricots
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 2 eggs.
- 4 oz of white chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Mix 2 tablespoons of crumbled up caramelized Creminelli prosciutto with 3/4 cup gluten free flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, a 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Chop up 6 dried apricots and added them in to the dry mixture.
- Add 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil to this mix, along with 2 eggs.
- Using a spoon, mix all the ingredients together till they were well incorporated.
- Chill the dough for about an hour
- Then form into 12 balls
- Flatten the balls slightly, place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake them for 12 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on wire racks
- When the cookies had cooled down, melt 4 oz of white chocolate and dip a side of each cookie into it, so the salty prosciutto will not be overpowered.
- Enjoy with milk or coffee or adult beverage of your choice!
So, what’s the strangest combination of salty and sweet you have tried?
Or, what’s the strangest cookie combination you tried that was fabulous?
What will you pair Creminelli Fine Meats with this holiday season?
One of the things I miss most from not eating meat is prosciutto, so you’re making me a bit light headed with this post! I guess I’ll skip that (sniffle sniffle) and go double apricot!
Double apricot for the win – or you could even add some salty nuts – yeah?
Oh my goodness these look incredible Shashi! White chocolate and apricot is one of my favourite combinations. They taste so wonderful together. Such an amazing idea to add prosciutto to the cookies too! So creative! Pinned!
Thanks so much Harriet
Well these are some creative cookies my dear! Fantastic job!
Thanks bunches Rebecca
You know I was going to come running for this! Prosciuotto in a cookie? Brilliant! And delicious!! What’d you think of the finale? I was very happy with the result! Her work was gorgeous…just like this cookie! Brava!
Aww-you are too too kind Annie! Yes Nancy’s work was gorgeous (I only finished the 1st season) – but I had a soft spot for Richard – his work was so good too and he was so humble. I cannot wait to watch season 2! Mary Berry is having a 4 week Great British Bakeoff round Christmas – not sure when or what channel its on but might be worth a watch too eh?
It’s on Monday nights at 10/9c on ABC! (: They’ve already aired two episodes but they can also be found online, thankfully.
This combo does sound a bit peculiar, but I can easily imagine the way it works (and I love it). Shashi, could we pretend I’m Santa, and could you leave some cookies then (don’t worry about milk though)! Great job! Xoxoxo.
Haha – Ben – just come on over and you can help yourself to all the cookies you want – deal?
BTW Thanks so much
You come up with combos, I never think of. A sweet and savory cookie, I am in my dear. They sound delish. I know my little one would love this, he can eat prosciutto everyday.
Your family is enjoying some wonderful goodies for sure Sashi. xx
Aww – Thanks so much Asha – you kind words made my day my friend! xx
What a unique pairing! They sound really delicious!
Thanks bunches Megan
I can’t wait to try these. I love mixing sweet and salty flavors, and baking cookies so these are perfect for me. #client
I cannot wait for you to try these either Shasta! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
I am a huge fan of prosciutto…and all Italian meats actually! But adding them to cookies? Well that is just downright genius, my friend. Lil Shashi is crazy lucky to have a chef like you in the house! 🙂
Aww-you are too kind – thanks bunches and bunches David! BTW – have you had Trader Joes uncured bacon and ganache chocolate bar? I feel I asked you already – but in case I didn’t (Lil Shashi didn’t name me “Alzy” for no reason) – these bars are the epitome of salty sweet goodness!
way to make the most unique cookies ever! love that salty and sweet combo! noms 🙂
Thanks so much!
Strange combination–nope, this is AWESOME! I immediately started drooling!
Aww- you are too kind – thank you so very much!
Wow, what a fun combination of flavors! You have really stepped outside the box with this one! Well done. 🙂
Thanks so much Ramona!
Love anything sweet + salty. And these cookies look delicious, Shashi. I bet they would go perfectly well with a nice hot cup of tea.
OOh yeah – a nice hot cup of tea would be the perfect accompaniment – Thanks so much Anu
I love to nibble off a charcuterie board and mix those flavors. These cookies sound so good to me!
Aww shucks – Thanks so much Cindy
Love how you follow the Great British Bake Off too Shashi! I can imagine us watching it together with lots of “ooh” and “ah” exclamations!
Wow, another revelation here, a unique combination. I can imagine sinking my teeth into these, the salty combination first then that sweet white chocolate glaze. Mmmm. Simply yum yum yum!
Watching a cooking show with someone who appreciates it as much as I do is such a treat, Neil! And speaking of treats – hoping you and Lynne are having a treat of a time in Africa!
BTW Thanks so much!
Sweet and salty…I love the combination. These cookies look wonderful!
Thanks so much Angie!