Apricot Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 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

Recipe

• 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.