PECAN SURPRISES

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After I bought too many nuts for a different recipe, I decided to put the leftovers to use in a batch of cookies. Coconut and apricots add a little "surprise" to every bite. -Jean Ohnigian, Havertown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup ground pecans
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2/3 cup finely chopped dried apricots

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, pecans, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

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