HONEY DROP COOKIES 
3 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. chopped almonds
1/2 c. chopped citron
1/2 c. butter
2 egg yolks, well beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. honey

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; stir in almonds and citron. Cream butter, beat in sugar and honey; then egg yolks and vanilla; gradually stir in flour, nut, fruit mixture. Bake sample cookie to determine effect of honey on mixture. Some honey causes more spreading than others, add more flour if necessary.

Drop batter from teaspoon on greased baking sheet and bake in moderate oven (350 to 375 degrees) for 10 to 12 minutes. Substitute pecans for almonds, if desired. Approximate yield: 7 1/2 dozen cookies.

 

Recipe Index