Cheddar Fruit Drops Recipe

A little different, but these fruit drops make a wonderful party snack

• Meal Type: Snack
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 c Butter
• 1/4 c Sugar; Granulated
• 1/4 c Brown Sugar; Firmly Packed
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 t Vanilla
• 1 1/2 c Unbleached Flour
• 1/2 t Baking Soda
• 1/2 t Salt
• 1 1/2 c Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded
• 8 1/4 oz Pineapple, Crushed, Drained
• 1/4 c Maraschino Cherries; Chopped

Directions

1. Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy then stir in the egg and vanilla
2. Add the combined dry ingredients and blend well
3. Stir in the cheese, pineapple, and cherries
4. Drop the dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet
5. Bake at 375F for 15 minutes