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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 1/4 cups |
| baking powder: 1/2 tsp |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp |
| salted butter: 3/4 cup |
| eggs: 2 |
| granulated sugar: 3/4 cup |
| lemon peel: 1 tsp (grated) |
| walnuts (chopped): 1 cup |
| dried currants: 1 cup |
| powdered sugar |
Holiday Fruit Drops
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
6 serving(s)
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- Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
- Cut butter into dry ingredients until crumbly.
- Beat eggs; add sugar and beat well.
- Stir into dry ingredients.
- 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.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly buttered cookie sheets.
- Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 12 to 15 minutes.
- Remove to wire racks to cool.
- Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
- Makes 6 1/2 dozen.