Fruitcake Cookies

Fruitcake cookies are a delightful twist on traditional fruitcake. They combine the flavors of a classic fruitcake with the texture and convenience of a cookie. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat throughout the year.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 92 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Fruitcake Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 32 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 4320

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Candied cherries, chopped
• ¹⁄₂ cup Candied pineapple, chopped
• ¹⁄₂ cup Raisins
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped cherries, pineapple, raisins, and walnuts.
4. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto a greased or lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
5. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Once cooled, store the fruitcake cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.