APRICOT CHIP COOKIES

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 162 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.