Heavenly Apricot-White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup dried apricot, cut int 1/2-inch cubes
• 4 ounces white chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. 2

   Cream the butter and brown sugar in a medium-size mixing bowl until smoothly blended.

3. 3

   Beat in the egg and vanilla.

4. 4

   Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring the mixture into a smooth dough.

5. 5

   Add the apricots and white chocolate, stirring until the pieces are thoroughly dispersed.

6. 6

   Drop the batter by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

7. 7

   Bake for 10 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned.

8. 8

   Let the cookies set on the sheet for 1 to 2 minutes before transferring them with a spatula to wire racks to cool.