- 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
- 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.