Cookie of the Month: February 2026

“This Cookie recipe was a staple item for a High Tea fundraiser event we did every year at the Oasis House Ministry in Ohio. The Ministry was able to raise over $10 Thousand dollars for women in need.” - Lynn Hart

Apricot, Craisin, Orange Almond Cookie

John Crawford, Executive Chef at Raleigh Country Club & Lynn Hart, Pastry Chef at Raleigh Country Club

Ingredients:

• ½ Cup Chopped Craisins

• 1/4 Cup Chopped Apricots

• ¼ Cup Chopped Almonds

• Zest and Juice 1 Orange (you will need 2 Table Spoons of Juice)

• 2 Cups Flour

• ½ Cup Sugar

• ½ teaspoon Salt

• 1 Cup Chilled Butter Cubes

• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions:

1. In a food processor, pulse the flour, Sugar, Salt and Cubed Butter until the mixture is crumbly.

2. Add the Almond Extract, Orange Zest and Juice.

3. Fold in the Craisins, Almonds and Apricot.

4. Knead into a tight log shape with 1 ¼ inch wide.

5. Let it rest for an hour in the refrigerator.

6. Slice ¼ inch thick.

7. Bake in a 350-degree home oven or 325-degree Convection oven for approximately 10 minutes.

Makes 34 Cookies.