Holiday Fruit Drops

Name: Holiday Fruit Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 c. shortening; 4 c. brown sugar; 4 eggs; 1 c. soured milk (1 Tbsp. vinegar); 6 1/2 c. flour; 2 tsp. soda; 2 tsp. salt; 2 c. nuts; 2 c. candied fruit; 2 c. candied cherries; 2 c. dates

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Holiday Fruit Drops – a delicious recipe with shortening, brown sugar, eggs, milk, flour, soda. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

2 c. shortening
4 c. brown sugar
4 eggs
1 c. soured milk (1 Tbsp. vinegar)
6 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. salt
2 c. nuts
2 c. candied fruit
2 c. candied cherries
2 c. dates

1
Mix shortening, sugar and eggs well.
2
Stir in soured milk. Measure flour; sift.
3
Blend dry ingredients; stir in.
4
Stir in nuts, fruit and dates.
5
Chill at least 1 hour.
6
Heat oven to 400u00b0. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
7
Bake 8 to 10 minutes until almost no imprint remains when touched.

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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: 2 c. shortening, 4 c. brown sugar, 4 eggs, 1 c. soured milk (1 Tbsp. vinegar), and more.

Yes, Holiday 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.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
General

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