Apricot Raisin Cookies

---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

Title: Apricot Raisin Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 72 servings

1 c Seedless raisins
1 c Dried apricots; minced
3/4 c Shortening
1/4 c Margarine
1 3/4 c Sugar
2 Eggs
1 ts Vanilla extract
3 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1 ts Double-acting baking powder
1 ts Baking soda
3/4 ts Salt
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
1/2 ts Ground nutmeg
1/2 c Pecans; chopped

Recipe by: Jo Anne Merrill
Preparation Time: 0:30
1. Cut the dried apricots into very small pieces; combine with the
raisins and 1 cup water in a saucepan with lid. Bring to a boil and
simmer, covered, for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat, leave covered and
allow to cool. Do not drain.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening and margarine; add sugar
gradually. Add the slightly beaten eggs and vanilla.
3. Combine all the dry ingredients. Slowly add to egg mixture and
blend thoroughly. Stir in the raisins, apricots and nuts. Drop by
teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart.
4. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven 12-14 minutes. Remove from
cookie sheets and let cool on wire racks.

Yield: about 6 dozen.

-----