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Pistachio Drops

Pistachio drops are another agreeable confection. They require half pound of nuts, half pound of flour, one quarter of a pound of confectioner's sugar and half teaspoonful of baking powder. Rub one-half tablespoonful of butter in the flour, add half of the sugar and all the baking powder, and mix to a stiff paste, using a little cold water and the yolk of an egg. Roll this paste out about one-quarter of an inch in thickness and cut in small squares. Next prepare the paste by blanching the nuts and cutting them in not too small pieces, stir in the white of an egg, well beaten, and the remainder of the sugar. Put this paste on the squares and bake in a rather hot oven until a very light brown.