Christmas Fruit Drops Recipe

Name: Christmas Fruit Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. butter or margarine; 3/4 c. granulated sugar; 1/2 c. dark brown sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 2 c. toasted rice cereal; 1 c. walnuts; 1/2 c. red candied cheries; 1/2 c. green candied cherries; 1 1/2 c. white chocolate chips

Servings: persons

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter or margarine
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. dark brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2 c. toasted rice cereal
1 c. walnuts
1/2 c. red candied cheries
1/2 c. green candied cherries
1 1/2 c. white chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease large cookie sheet.
2
On waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
3
In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter and sugars until creamy, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula.
4
Beat in vanilla, then eggs, 1 at a time.
5
At low speed, gradually add flour mixture; beat just until blended, occasionally scraping bowl.
6
With spoon, stir in cereal, walnuts, cherries, and 1 cup chocolate chips.
7
Drop dough by rounded teaspoons, 1 inch apart, onto cookie sheet.
8
Bake cookies 10 to 11 minutes or until golden.
9
Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool.
10
Repeat with remaining dough.
11
Place remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips in small microwave-safe-bowl; heat in microwave on Medium (50% power) about 2 minutes or until chocolate melts, stirring once.
12
Stir until smooth.
13
Place cookies on waxed paper; drizzle with melted chocolate.
14
When chocolate is set, store cookies, with waxed paper between layers, in tightly covered container at room temperature up to 1 week, or in freezer up to 3 months.

2691

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

347

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 c. butter or margarine, and more.

Yes, Christmas Fruit 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.

Christmas Fruit Drops

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