Ali'S Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter flavor shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. sifted all-purpose flour, divided
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. old-fashioned or quick cooking oatmeal (uncooked)
1 c. finely chopped hazelnuts
1 c. finely diced dried apricots
1 c. white chocolate chips

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
In large bowl, mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Beat at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended.
Combine 1 1/2 cups of flour, baking soda and salt. Stir into the shortening mixture.
Stir in oatmeal.
Stir in nuts. Toss apricots and remaining 1 tablespoon flour.
Stir into dough. Stir in white chocolate chips.
Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.
Flatten slightly and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake 11 to 13 minutes until slightly moist in the center and just beginning to brown around the edges.
Remove immediately to wax paper-covered paper towels.