Golden Drops

Here is a cookie recipe using apricots

Golden Drops

1/2 cup dried apricots, finely cut
1 cup canned crushed pineapple with syrup
1/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup coconut
1 Tablespoon orange rind, grated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Combine apricots and pineapple. let stand several hours. Blend in butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in oatmeal, coconut, orange rind and mixed fruit. Stir in dry ingredients and combine well. Drop from a teaspoon on greased baking sheets. Bake about 12 minutes at 350 degrees.