Pecan Surprises (Cookies)

 

                Coconut and apricots add a little surprise to every bite.

Makes about 6 dozen

• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup ground pecans 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• Two-third cup flaked coconut
• Two-third cup finely chopped dried apricots

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars ; add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition ; beat in vanilla.
2. Combine flour, ground pecans, baking soda and salt ; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients ; drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 375F (190C) for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned ; cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

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