Apricot White Chocolate Chippers

This cookie also makes a great breakfast snack for those on the run!An easy way to chop the apricots is to cut them into small pieces using scissors. This recipe was created for Ready, Set, Cook! (#6)

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1  large egg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 cup warm water
• 3  tablespoons  instant powdered milk
• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped apricot
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped cashews
• 1⁄2 cup white chocolate, chunks or 1⁄2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened coconut

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars together.
2. Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
3. Dissolve 3 Tbsp milk powder in the 1/4 cup water, then add to bowl.
4. Mix in salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, and lemon zest.
5. Add flour and mix thoroughly.
6. Mix in remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
7. Using two tablespoons, drop small amounts of dough onto a greased cookie sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes at 325°F or until bottoms of the cookies are light brown.
8. Cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.
9. Makes 2 dozen cookies.