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Christmas Fruitcake Cookies

Delicious Christmas Fruitcake Cookies for Festive Joy

These Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies encapsulate the festive spirit with their chewy textures and spiced flavors, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Christmas
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond/lemon extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Fruity Add-Ins
  • 1 cup chopped candied fruits (e.g., cherries, pineapple)
  • 1 cup pecans or other nuts

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar using an electric mixer for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped candied fruits and pecans until evenly distributed.
  6. Drop dollops of dough onto the lined baking sheets, spacing them 3-4 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are slightly soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated for longer freshness. For variations, you can substitute different nuts or dried fruits based on preference.

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