Scrumptious Chocolate Fruit and Nut Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 c. butter, softened
- 2 c. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 c. flour
- 3/4 c. cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 c. white chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)
- 1 c. chopped dried apricots
- 1 c. coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. In separate bowl combine next 4 ingredients and blend into butter mixture. Stir in chocolate, apricots and nuts. Use an ice cream scoop (!) or 1/4 c. measuring cup, drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12-14 minutes or until set. Cool slightly and remove from cookie sheet. About dozen 3 1/2 inch cookies.