Apricot-Nut Drop Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 0.8 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1.3 cups brown sugar packed
• 0.8 cup butter flavor shortening 
• 1 cup apricot dried chopped
• 1  eggs 
• 1.8 cups flour all-purpose
• 2 tablespoons milk 
• 1 cup pecans chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

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