Apricot Cream Cheese Drops

Apricot Cream Cheese Drops

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 pkg. (3 ozs.) cream cheese,
softened
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tbsp milk
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt

For The Frosting:

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tbsp butter, softened
1 to 2 tsp milk
Ground nuts or Flaked coconut

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 the cream cheese. Mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to the wire racks to cool. For the frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, apricot preserves, butter, and enough milk to achieve the desired consistency. Spread over the cooled cookies. Sprinkle with either the nuts or coconut. Makes 3 dozen