Apricot Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
- brown sugar - 1 cup
- margarine, softened - 1/2 cup
- egg - 1
- vanilla extract - 1 t
- flour - 1 1/4 cups
- quick cooking oatmeal - 1 cup
- coconut - 1/2 cup
- baking soda - 1/2 t
- vanilla baking chips - 1/2 cup
- coarsely chopped dried apricots - 1/2 cup
- coarsely chopped pecans - 1/2 cup
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine brown sugar and margarine; add egg and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. Add flour, oatmeal, coconut, soda and salt. Beat at low speed until soft dough forms. Stir in chips, apricot and nuts.
Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 7 - 10 minutes or until light brown. Yields 3 dozen.
