Fruit Drops II

May be frosted with lemon or orange frosting. Add grated lemon or orange zest for a little extra zing.

• Calories: 68 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 eggs
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ cup chopped candied citron

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices and set aside. In a large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until thick. Gradually blend in dry ingredients. Fold in candied citron and walnuts.

Step 3

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 1-1/2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake for 20-30 minutes until lightly colored. Cool on wire racks.