Apricot Chip Cookies Recipe

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Our state has an abundance of apricots and walnuts, and they are delicious in this cookie, which also includes chocolate chips.

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Apricot Chip Cookies Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 18 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the apricots, chocolate chips and walnuts.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 162 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 135 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Apricot Chip Cookies in Country Extra May 2005, p51