APRICOT RAISIN COOKIES

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These cookies are fruity and spicy...very delicious!

Provided by A. Voss

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Raisin

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup dried apricots
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon warm water
1 egg
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 231.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 167.5 mg, Sugar 20 g

Chris Carpenter
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I highly recommend these cookies. They're delicious, easy to make, and a great way to use up leftover fruit.


Xolani Mhlambe
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These cookies are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


chikwuo ben
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Husnan Suny
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Benita Chijoke
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I love the combination of apricots and raisins in these cookies. They're a perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Angelo Curasi
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover apricots and raisins. They're also a delicious and healthy snack.


Yaqeen Koopman
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and they taste delicious.


Cinga Nqana
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These cookies are amazing! I love the chewy texture and the sweet apricot-raisin flavor.


Nicholas Omosh
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I made these cookies last night and they were so good! The apricot and raisin combination is perfect.


Mary Damico
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're soft and chewy, with a delicious apricot-raisin flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.