Holiday Fruit Drops

Name: Holiday Fruit Drops
Ingredients: 1 c. butter; 2 c. brown sugar; 4 eggs, beaten; 5 c. coarsely chopped pecans; 3 c. raisins; 1/2 c. cherries; 1/2 c. citron; 4 c. flour; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 3/4 c. brandy; 4 Tbsp. milk

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
4 eggs, beaten
5 c. coarsely chopped pecans
3 c. raisins
1/2 c. cherries
1/2 c. citron
4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. brandy
4 Tbsp. milk

Directions

1

Sift and measure flour; add spices and soda.
2

Sift 2 or 3 times to mix well.
3

Save some flour to put over fruits and nuts before adding to mixture.
4

Cream butter; add sugar and cream well. Add beaten eggs and flour alternately with milk and brandy. Last, fold in fruit and nut mixture.
5

Stir well.
6

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
7

Bake in 275° oven until lightly browned.