Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided4 eggs3 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup finely chopped dried apricots1 cup swirled semisweet and white chocolate chips
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/2 cups sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in apricots and chocolate chips.
Divide dough in half. On ungreased baking sheets, shape each portion into a 12-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until firm. Cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
