Holiday Fruit Drops

Name: Holiday Fruit Drops
Ingredients: 2 c. shortening; 4 c. brown sugar; 4 eggs; 1 c. soured milk (1 Tbsp. vinegar); 6 1/2 c. flour; 2 tsp. soda; 2 tsp. salt; 2 c. nuts; 2 c. candied fruit; 2 c. candied cherries; 2 c. dates

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 c. shortening
4 c. brown sugar
4 eggs
1 c. soured milk (1 Tbsp. vinegar)
6 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. salt
2 c. nuts
2 c. candied fruit
2 c. candied cherries
2 c. dates

Directions

1

Mix shortening, sugar and eggs well.
2

Stir in soured milk. Measure flour; sift.
3

Blend dry ingredients; stir in.
4

Stir in nuts, fruit and dates.
5

Chill at least 1 hour.
6

Heat oven to 400°. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
7

Bake 8 to 10 minutes until almost no imprint remains when touched.