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Christmas Fruitcake Cookies

Christmas Fruitcake Cookies: A Festive Twist on Tradition

Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies capture the festive spirit with a blend of dried fruits and spices, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt reduce if using salted butter
For the Festive Mix-ins
  • 1 cup candied fruit 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract or fresh lemon zest

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and extracts to the creamed mixture and mix until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the candied fruit and pecans until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop heaping amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3-4 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container. They can also be frozen for longer storage.

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