Holiday Fruit Drops

Name: Holiday Fruit Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. soft shortening; 1 tsp. vinegar; 2 c. halved candied cherries; 1 tsp. salt; 2 c. packed brown sugar; 1/2 c. buttermilk; 1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans; 2 c. cut up pitted dates

Eats Now Editorial Team · 2058 kcal · General

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Holiday Fruit Drops – a delicious recipe with flour, baking soda, shortening, vinegar, cherries, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

3 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. soft shortening
1 tsp. vinegar
2 c. halved candied cherries
1 tsp. salt
2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans
2 c. cut up pitted dates

1
Sift flour with baking soda and salt.
2
Mix shortening, sugar and eggs until creamy.
3
Blend in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk and vinegar.
4
Stir in pecans, cherries and dates. Refrigerate 1 hour.
5
Bake at 400u00b0 on greased cookie sheet. Drop 1 rounded teaspoonful of dough 2-inches apart.
6
Top each with pecan half. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 8 dozen.

2058

kcal

Calories

Fat

290

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 c. soft shortening, 1 tsp. 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
2058 kcal
Category
General

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