Iced Ambrosia Drops

40 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

715 calories per serving view nutrition facts

3 dozen suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	cup	butter
1/2	cup	brown sugar	firmly packed
2	large	eggs
1 1/4	cups	flour, unbleached all-purpose	sifted
1/2	teaspoon	baking powder
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	cinnamon, ground
1/2	teaspoon	cloves, ground
1/2	cup	raisins, seedless
1/2	cup	mixed candied fruit
1/2	cup	dates	chopped
1/2	cup	walnuts	coarsely chopped

Vanilla icing
1	cup	powdered sugar
1	tablespoon	milk
1/2	teaspoon	vanilla extract

Directions

Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a medium mixing bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cloves together.

Gradually stir into the creamed mixture.

Stir in the raisins, candied fruit, dates and walnuts.

Drop the mixture by teaspoonfuls, about 2-inches apart, on greased baking sheets.

Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the baking sheets and cool on wire racks.

Frost with Vanilla Icing when completely cool.

Icing: Combine all of the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and beat until smooth.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 184g

Amount per Serving

Calories 715 45% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.0g	55%
Saturated Fat 16.0g	80%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 167mg	56%
Sodium 499mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 93.0g	31%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	19%
Sugars 55.0g
Protein 12.0g	25%

Vitamin A	17%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	7%		Iron	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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