Butter Nut Drops

Name: Butter Nut Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter; 1/4 c. sugar; 1 egg, separated; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 c. flour; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 2 Tbsp. grated orange rind; 1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind; 1/2 c. finely ground pecans or Brazil nuts; red or green candied cherries, halved

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Butter Nut Drops – a delicious recipe with butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, salt, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg, separated
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. flour
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. grated orange rind
1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 c. finely ground pecans or Brazil nuts
red or green candied cherries, halved

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Cream butter and sugar well.
3
Add egg yolk and flavoring.
4
Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with the juice and rinds.
5
Mix thoroughly; cover and refrigerate for easy handling.
6
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
7
Beat egg white slightly.
8
Spread nuts on waxed paper.
9
Roll dough into tiny balls; dip in egg white and roll in nuts.
10
Place on greased cookie sheet 1 inch apart.
11
Press cherry on top of each and bake 25 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. butter, 1/4 c. sugar, 1 egg, separated, 1/2 tsp. vanilla, and more.

Yes, Butter Nut Drops falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
General

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