Apricot Chip Cookies

Name: Apricot Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 162 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Apricot Chip Cookies in Country Extra May 2005

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cg2

Oct 3, 2011

what can i use in place of shortening?thx, cg
fasteasyrecipe

Jul 14, 2008

Yum. Apricot and chocolate are so good together. Have you tried it with milk chocolate? Or does the more bitter chocolate work better?