FINGER DRUMSTICKS

3 lbs. small chicken wings (about 15)
1/2 cup sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup soy sauce

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Divide each wing in half and place in a single layer on rack in broiler pan.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes, turning once.

Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt, ginger, and pepper in a small saucepan. Stir in water, lemon juice and soy sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils 3 minutes.

Brush part of the glaze over chicken wings. Continue baking, turning and brushing several times with remaining lemon mixture, 40 minutes, or until richly glazed.

Makes 12 servings
Source: Family Circle magazine, 1972