Butter-Nut Drops

Name: Butter-Nut Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg, separated; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 1 tablespoon grated lemon, zest of; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup flour, sifted; 1/2 cup brazil nut, chopped; 20 candied cherries

Eats Now Editorial Team · 404 kcal · General

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Butter-Nut Drops – a delicious recipe with butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, orange zest, lemon. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon grated lemon, zest of
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup flour, sifted
1/2 cup brazil nut, chopped
20 candied cherries

1
Cream butter and sugar well.
2
Add egg yolk, vanilla, orange and lemon zest and salt; beat well.
3
Stir in lemon juice and flour.
4
Cover and chill 3 or more hours.
5
Preheat oven to 350F.
6
Roll dough into 40 small balls of about 1/2 rounded teaspoon each.
7
Dip balls into the slightly beaten egg white, then roll in the chopped nuts.
8
Place 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet, and press 1/2 candied cherry on top of each.
9
Bake 25 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, separated, 1/2 teaspoon 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
404 kcal
Category
General

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