Holiday Fruit Drops (Cookies) Recipe

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Holiday Fruit Drops (Cookies)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • confectioners' sugar

Directions:

  1. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
  2. Cut butter into dry ingredients until crumbly.
  3. Beat eggs; add sugar and beat well.
  4. Stir into dry ingredients.
  5. 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.
  6. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly buttered cookie sheets.
  7. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 12 to 15 minutes.
  8. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  9. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
  10. Makes 6 1/2 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 976.74 Kcal (4089 kJ)
Calories from fat 502.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.82g 86%
Cholesterol 173.35mg 58%
Sodium 332.59mg 14%
Potassium 666.2mg 14%
Total Carbs 106.56g 36%
Sugars 46.51g 186%
Dietary Fiber 7.06g 28%
Protein 19.28g 39%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 114.5mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 430.62 Kcal (1803 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.61g 86%
Cholesterol 76.42mg 58%
Sodium 146.63mg 14%
Potassium 293.71mg 14%
Total Carbs 46.98g 36%
Sugars 20.5g 186%
Dietary Fiber 3.11g 28%
Protein 8.5g 39%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 14%
Iron 1.4mg 18%
Calcium 50.5mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.4
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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