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Christmas Fruitcake Cookies

Holiday Bliss: Irresistible Christmas Fruitcake Cookies

These Christmas Fruitcake Cookies combine vibrant dried fruits and warm spices for a nostalgic holiday treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 cups Dried Fruits (e.g., cherries, pineapple) chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 cup Pecans chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • cookie sheet
  • silicone mat or parchment paper
  • mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a cookie sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla, almond, and lemon extracts to the creamed mixture, mixing until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped dried fruits and pecans.
  7. Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spaced 3-4 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers appear slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies taste even better after resting for a few days. They are perfect for cookie exchanges or gift-giving.

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