Recipe - Iced Ambrosia Drops

One half cup Butter Or Regular Margarine
One half cup Brown Sugar; Firmly Packed
2 Eggs; Lg
1 One fourth cup Unbleached Flour; Sifted
One half teaspoon Baking Powder
One half teaspoon Salt
One half teaspoon Cinnamon; Ground
One half teaspoon Cloves; Ground
One half cup Raisins
One half cup Mixed Candied Fruits
One half cup Dates; Chopped
One half cup Walnuts; Coarsely Chopped

VANILLA ICING
1 cup Confectioners' Sugar
1 tablespoon Milk
One half teaspoon Vanilla

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 2inches 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.

Makes 3 dozen.

VANILLA ICING:

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

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