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Ingredients
| multipurpose shortening: 1 cup |
| light brown sugar (packed): 2 cups |
| eggs: 2 |
| buttermilk: 1/2 cup |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 3 1/2 cups |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| pecans (chopped): 1 1/2 cups |
| red candied cherries: 2 cups (halved) |
| dates - deglet noor (chopped): 2 cups (pitted and chopped) |
Holiday Fruit Drops
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"Fruity sweet and nutty drop cookies."
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
48 serving(s)
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Directions
- 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.