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Christmas Fruitcake Cookies

Delicious Christmas Fruitcake Cookies for Cozy Holiday Joy

These Christmas Fruitcake Cookies blend nostalgic flavors for a delightful twist on the classic fruitcake.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Fruit and Nuts
  • 1 cup Candied Fruits chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans or other nuts

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Silicone mat or parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla, almond, and lemon extracts, blending on low to medium speed until fully combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped candied fruits and pecans until evenly distributed through the dough.
  6. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving 3-4 inches between each scoop.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may appear slightly soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies improve with time, so consider making them in advance for the best flavors and textures.

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