Oatmeal Apricot Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 package (6oz) dried apricots, chopped

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening and brown sugar. Beat in the molasses. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the remaining ingredients and stir into the batter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Shape into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until browned.