These cookies are fruity and spicy…very delicious!
Original recipe makes 3 dozen
Ingredients
1 cup dried apricots
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon warm water
1 egg
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Grind apricots in food processor or blender.
- In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Dissolve baking soda in warm water and add to creamed mixture, beating until smooth. Beat in the egg.
- Slowly blend in the dry ingredients, mixing until well blended. Fold in the apricots, raisins and pecans. Cover and chill for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
- Drop dough by teaspoonfuls two inches apart. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 232 kcal
Carbohydrates: 33.7 g
Cholesterol: 12 mg
Fat: 10.5 g
Fiber: 1.8 g
Protein: 2.8 g
Sodium: 167 mg
