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Christmas Fruitcake Cookies

Delicious Christmas Fruitcake Cookies That Wow Every Bite

These Christmas Fruitcake Cookies offer a delightful twist on the classic holiday treat, bursting with flavor and perfect for gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups candied fruits chopped
  • 1 cup pecans chopped, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and lemon extract, mixing until incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then stir into the creamed mixture.
  5. Fold in the chopped candied fruits and pecans gently into the dough.
  6. Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spaced 3-4 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies taste even better after a few days and are perfect for gifting or enjoying at holiday gatherings.

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