Aunt Bert'S Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Name: Aunt Bert'S Fruitcake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound white raisins; 1 pound red and green candied cherries, chopped; 1 pound dates, pitted and chopped; 6 slices candied pineapple, chopped; 1 cup bourbon whiskey, divided, or as needed; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup brown sugar; 3 eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 28 ounces pecans, chopped; 3 cups self-rising flour

Servings: persons

1 pound white raisins
1 pound red and green candied cherries, chopped
1 pound dates, pitted and chopped
6 slices candied pineapple, chopped
1 cup bourbon whiskey, divided, or as needed
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
28 ounces pecans, chopped
3 cups self-rising flour

1
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
2
Place raisins, candied cherries, dates, and candied pineapple in a bowl; stir in 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey; set aside to soak.
3
Beat butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat one egg at a time into the butter mixture; beat in vanilla extract and cinnamon with last egg.
4
Stir pecans and fruit mixture into butter mixture; stir in self-rising flour alternately with remaining bourbon whiskey as needed to form a soft dough. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
5
Bake in the preheated oven just until cookies begin to look dry, about 30 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack; store in a sealed container lined with waxed paper.

2465

kcal

Calories

197

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound white raisins, 1 pound red and green candied cherries, chopped, 1 pound dates, pitted and chopped, 6 slices candied pineapple, chopped, and more.

Yes, Aunt Bert'S Fruitcake Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Aunt Bert'S Fruitcake Cookies

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