Ali'S Oatmeal Cookies
["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"]
["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."]
["butter flavor", "sugar", "brown sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "old-fashioned", "hazelnuts", "apricots", "white chocolate chips"]