Holiday Fruit Drops (Cookies) Recipe

Name: Holiday Fruit Drops (Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 cup butter; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup dried currant; confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup butter
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup dried currant
confectioners' sugar

1
Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
2
Cut butter into dry ingredients until crumbly.
3
Beat eggs; add sugar and beat well.
4
Stir into dry ingredients.
5
Add lemon peel, nuts and currants; mix well. Optional Tip: To soften the currants, add them to @ 2 tablespoons lemon juice and a tablespoon of brandy- - bring to a boil (I use the microwave) and remove from heat, cover and let steep for 15 to 30 minutes, then drain and add to recipe.
6
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly buttered cookie sheets.
7
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 12 to 15 minutes.
8
Remove to wire racks to cool.
9
Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Holiday Fruit Drops (Cookies) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Holiday Fruit Drops (Cookies)

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