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:

1

Grind apricots in food processor or blender.

2

In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices and salt.

3

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.

4

Slowly blend in the dry ingredients, mixing until well blended. Fold in the apricots, raisins and pecans. Cover and chill for one hour.

5

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.

6

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls two inches apart. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.