Apricot Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
• 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
• 0.3 cup butter softened
• 0.7 cup apricot dried chopped
• 1  eggs 
• 1 cup flour all-purpose
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 cup semi chocolate chips 
• 0.3 cup shortening 
• 0.3 cup sugar 
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
2. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the apricots, chocolate chips and walnuts.
3. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Remove to wire racks to cool.