This is from a cookbook issued by the Culinary Arts Institute in 1949, that my mother used as a young bride. I especially thought these cookies were good, though they do take some time. If you can't find Brazil nuts, you could substitute some other variety. Cooking time is for one batch.
Provided by mianbao
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 40 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar well.
- Add egg yolk, vanilla, orange and lemon zest and salt; beat well.
- Stir in lemon juice and flour.
- Cover and chill 3 or more hours.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Roll dough into 40 small balls of about 1/2 rounded teaspoon each.
- Dip balls into the slightly beaten egg white, then roll in the chopped nuts.
- Place 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet, and press 1/2 candied cherry on top of each.
- Bake 25 minutes.
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Rose Swanner
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[email protected]I made these butter nut drops for my friends and they loved them! They are so easy to make and so delicious.
Umer Nasir
[email protected]These butter nut drops are delicious! I love the combination of flavors.
Al- Mamun
[email protected]I've made these butter nut drops several times and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and everyone loves them.
Ferrari Maruf
[email protected]These butter nut drops are amazing! I love the flavor and texture. They are perfect for a snack or dessert.
Lungisani Myeni
[email protected]I made these butter nut drops for my family and they were a big hit! They are so delicious and easy to make.
Sanjeev Anugumatla
[email protected]These butter nut drops were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.