->Choc Fruit Nut <-

2 c. sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla

2 c. flour

3/4 c. cocoa

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

2 c. white chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)

1 c. chopped dried apricots

1 c. coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla;

beat well. In separate bowl combine next 4 ingredients and blend

into butter mixture. Stir in chocolate, apricots and nuts. Use an

ice cream scoop (!) or 1/4 c. measuring cup, drop dough onto

ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12-14 minutes or until set. Cool

slightly and remove from cookie sheet. About dozen 3 1/2 inch

cookies.