Apricot Cookies
["1 c. dried apricots", "2 1/2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. chopped dates", "3/4 c. butter", "1 1/4 c. brown sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Chop apricots.", "Cover with boiling water for 5 minutes; drain. Cream shortening and sugar.", "Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.", "Add remaining ingredients; mix well.", "Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet; bake about 12 minutes at 325\u00b0."]
["apricots", "flour", "soda", "salt", "dates", "butter", "brown sugar", "eggs", "vanilla"]