Holiday fruit drops

Holiday fruit drops

Ingredients/Components

• vanilla - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• chopped nuts
• buttermilk - 1/2 c
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• sifted all-purpose flour
• soft butter or margarine - 1 c
• candied cherries, cut in halves - 2 c
• cut up pitted dates - 2 c

How to make holiday fruit drops:

Sift together flour, salt and soda; set aside. Put butter in large bowl. Add buttermilk and vanilla. Add flour mixture; mix well. Stir in nuts and fruit. Drop by teaspoons on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake in a moderate (350°) oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Pitted fruits.