HOLIDAY FRUIT DROPS

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Fruity sweet and nutty drop cookies.

Provided by Valorie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
½ cup buttermilk
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
2 cups candied cherries, halved
2 cups dates, pitted and chopped

Steps:

  • Cream the shortening with the brown sugar. Beat in the eggs. Stir in the buttermilk.
  • Blend in the flour, baking soda and salt. Once well combined stir in the chopped pecans, candied cherries and chopped dates. Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Drop spoonfuls of chilled dough onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 87.5 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

Naveed Ali Ali
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I've never made fruit drops before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out great!


Muniba Hashmi
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These are the perfect cookies to make for a crowd. They're easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Ghulam Murtza
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I made these fruit drops for my holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Bryce Hodges
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These fruit drops are so moist and flavorful. They're the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


Fahad Qureshi
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I love the combination of fruits in these drops. The cranberries and cherries add a tartness that balances out the sweetness of the apricots.


Mahendra Mahatara
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These are the best fruit drops I've ever had! The orange zest really makes them special.


Alex Mwiti
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I've made these fruit drops several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a staple in my holiday baking repertoire.


Francesca Burnett
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These fruit drops are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in the holiday baking.


Ismael Raimundo
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I made these for a cookie exchange and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Shuqa Morabo
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These are the perfect sweet treat to enjoy during the holidays. They're not too heavy, so you can enjoy a few without feeling guilty.


Frank Pattott
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to use whatever fruit I had on hand and they still turned out great.


Naseer Ali
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These fruit drops were an absolute hit at our holiday party! They're so easy to make and they look so festive.


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