Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Method

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in egg, milk and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in apricots and pecans.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased
  • . Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks.